दवा खाना
to take medicine
Wörtlich: medicine eat
Use `दवा खाना` for any oral medicine; it's the most natural way to say 'take your meds'.
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- Used for swallowing pills, tablets, or liquid medicines naturally.
- Combines 'dava' (medicine) with 'khana' (to eat).
- The most common way to say 'take medicine' in Hindi.
Bedeutung
In Hindi, you don't just 'take' medicine; you literally 'eat' it. It is the most common and natural way to talk about consuming pills, tablets, or liquid medicine.
Wichtige Beispiele
3 von 6A mother checking on her child
बेटा, क्या तुमने अपनी दवा खाई?
Son, did you take (eat) your medicine?
Texting a friend who has a cold
समय पर दवा खाना और आराम करना।
Take your medicine on time and rest.
At a doctor's consultation
क्या मुझे यह दवा खाली पेट खानी है?
Do I have to take this medicine on an empty stomach?
Kultureller Hintergrund
The use of 'eat' for medicine reflects the Ayurvedic philosophy where diet and healing are inseparable. Historically, many Indian medicines were herb-based pastes or powders mixed with honey and literally eaten. Even as India moved toward modern pharmacy, the linguistic habit of 'eating' medicine remained firmly rooted in the daily vernacular.
The 'Lena' Alternative
If 'eating' medicine feels too weird, you can use `दवा लेना`. It's common in big cities and perfectly understood, though `खाना` sounds more 'native'.
Gender Matters
Remember that `दवा` is feminine! If you say `मैंने दवा खाया`, people will understand, but it sounds like you're still a beginner. Stick to `खाई`.
In 15 Sekunden
- Used for swallowing pills, tablets, or liquid medicines naturally.
- Combines 'dava' (medicine) with 'khana' (to eat).
- The most common way to say 'take medicine' in Hindi.
What It Means
In English, you 'take' medicine. In Hindi, you use the verb खाना which means 'to eat'. It sounds strange to English ears at first. You aren't having a meal of pills! However, for Hindi speakers, any oral consumption of medicine is described this way. It covers everything from a tiny aspirin to a spoonful of cough syrup. It is the go-to phrase for health and recovery.
How To Use It
You treat दवा (medicine) as the object and खाना as the verb. Since दवा is feminine, the verb changes to match it in certain tenses. For example, 'I ate medicine' is मैंने दवा खाई. If you are telling someone to take their meds, you say दवा खा लो. It is very flexible. You can use it in the past, present, or future just like any other action.
When To Use It
Use this whenever medicine goes into your mouth. It is perfect for checking on a sick friend. You might text, 'Did you take your medicine?' using क्या तुमने दवा खाई?. Use it at the doctor's office or when talking to a pharmacist. It is the standard, everyday expression. If you are feeling under the weather at work, tell your boss you need a break to दवा खाना.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use दवा खाना for things you don't swallow. If you are applying a cream or ointment, use लगाना (to apply). If you are getting an injection, that is सुई लगवाना. Also, if you want to sound very clinical or 'medicalized,' some people use दवा लेना (to take medicine). But दवा खाना is never wrong for oral meds. Just don't say it if the doctor is literally sticking a needle in your arm!
Cultural Background
In Indian culture, the line between food and medicine is often thin. Traditional Ayurveda teaches that 'food is medicine.' This might be why the verb 'to eat' stuck around for medicine too. Even modern tablets are treated with the same linguistic logic as a piece of bread. It feels more personal and integrated into daily life than the clinical 'administering' of drugs. It reflects a holistic view of putting something into your body to heal.
Common Variations
You will often hear दवा लेना (to take medicine) in urban areas. This is heavily influenced by English. Another variation is दवाई खाना. दवाई is just a slightly more colloquial or common version of दवा. Both are feminine. If the medicine is particularly bitter, you might hear someone joke about ज़हर खाना (eating poison), but let's hope your medicine tastes better than that!
Nutzungshinweise
The phrase is neutral and can be used in any setting. The main 'gotcha' is the gender agreement; because `दवा` is feminine, the verb must reflect that in perfective tenses (e.g., `खाई` not `खाया`).
The 'Lena' Alternative
If 'eating' medicine feels too weird, you can use `दवा लेना`. It's common in big cities and perfectly understood, though `खाना` sounds more 'native'.
Gender Matters
Remember that `दवा` is feminine! If you say `मैंने दवा खाया`, people will understand, but it sounds like you're still a beginner. Stick to `खाई`.
Bitter Truths
In India, if someone is acting very strangely or 'crazy,' a common joke is to ask: `क्या तुमने आज दवा नहीं खाई?` (Did you not take your meds today?). Use it carefully!
Beispiele
6बेटा, क्या तुमने अपनी दवा खाई?
Son, did you take (eat) your medicine?
A very common domestic use of the phrase.
समय पर दवा खाना और आराम करना।
Take your medicine on time and rest.
Standard advice given to friends or family.
क्या मुझे यह दवा खाली पेट खानी है?
Do I have to take this medicine on an empty stomach?
Essential phrase for medical clarity.
यह दवा इतनी कड़वी है कि मैं इसे खा ही नहीं सकता!
This medicine is so bitter that I can't even take (eat) it!
Expressing frustration with the taste.
पिताजी, आपकी दवा खाने का समय हो गया है।
Father, it's time for you to take your medicine.
Respectful and caring tone.
माफ़ कीजिये, मैंने आज सुबह भारी दवा खाई थी।
I'm sorry, I took some heavy medicine this morning.
Using the phrase to explain a situation at work.
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Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence.
मैंने कल रात अपनी दवा __।
Since 'दवा' is a feminine noun, the past tense verb must be 'खाई' to agree with it.
How would you tell a friend to 'take medicine'?
तुम जल्दी से ___ लो।
The imperative form for a friend (tum) is 'खा लो'.
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Formality of 'दवा खाना'
Used with friends and siblings.
दवा खा ले यार।
Standard way to speak in most settings.
मैंने दवा खा ली है।
Used with elders or in clinics.
कृपया अपनी दवा समय पर खाइये।
When to use 'दवा खाना'
At the Pharmacy
यह दवा कैसे खानी है?
Texting a sick friend
दवा खाई क्या?
Talking to a Doctor
मैं दिन में दो बार दवा खाता हूँ।
At Home
मम्मी ने दवा खा ली।
Häufig gestellte Fragen
11 FragenYes, even though it's a liquid, you still use दवा खाना. You can also use दवा पीना (to drink medicine), but खाना remains the most common general term.
No, you can also use दवाई (davaayi) or the more formal Sanskrit-based word औषधि (aushadhi). However, दवा is the most versatile for daily life.
It's a linguistic habit where oral consumption is often categorized as 'eating'. It also stems from traditional medicine where herbs were consumed as food.
Yes, if you need to explain why you're unwell. It's a neutral phrase, so it's not too informal for a professional setting.
For a feminine object like दवा, the past tense is खाई. For example: मैंने दवा खाई (I took/ate medicine).
No, that would be very confusing! For injections, use the phrase सुई लगवाना (to get a needle applied).
Not necessarily more polite, just slightly more modern or influenced by English. Both are acceptable in polite company.
You would ask, यह दवा कैसे खानी है?. This is the standard way to ask for instructions.
Yes, vitamins are treated the same way. You would say विटामिन की गोली खाना (to eat a vitamin pill).
Avoid using the masculine verb form खाया. Since दवा is feminine, always use खाई or खानी.
Not really a slang version, but people might just say दवा ले ली (took the meds) in a very quick, casual way.
Verwandte Redewendungen
दवा लेना
to take medicine (modern/English-influenced)
सुई लगवाना
to get an injection
इलाज करना
to treat / to provide medical care
तबीयत ठीक होना
to feel better / health to improve
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