have breakfast
يتناول الإفطار
Use 'have breakfast' as your default phrase for eating in the morning in any social setting.
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- The standard way to say you're eating your morning meal.
- Uses the verb 'have' instead of 'eat' for a natural sound.
- Works in every social situation from home to the office.
معنی
This phrase describes the act of eating your first meal of the day after waking up. It is the most common way to talk about having your morning food and drink.
مثالهای کلیدی
3 از 6Talking about your daily routine
I usually have breakfast at seven o'clock.
I usually have breakfast at seven o'clock.
Inviting a colleague to a morning meeting
Would you like to have breakfast while we discuss the project?
Would you like to have breakfast while we discuss the project?
Texting a friend on a Saturday
Let's have breakfast at that new cafe downtown!
Let's have breakfast at that new cafe downtown!
زمینه فرهنگی
The word 'breakfast' literally means 'breaking the fast' from the night before. In Western culture, it is often associated with productivity and starting the day right. Regional variations like the 'Full English' or 'Southern Biscuits and Gravy' reflect local history and agriculture.
Have vs. Eat
Native speakers use `have` much more often than `eat` for meals. Saying `I had breakfast` sounds more natural than `I ate breakfast`.
No 'A' needed
Don't say `I have a breakfast` unless you are describing a specific type, like `I had a big breakfast`. Usually, it's just `have breakfast`.
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- The standard way to say you're eating your morning meal.
- Uses the verb 'have' instead of 'eat' for a natural sound.
- Works in every social situation from home to the office.
What It Means
Have breakfast is your go-to phrase for the morning meal. It is simple, clear, and used by everyone. It covers everything from a quick piece of toast to a massive feast. Think of it as the 'standard' way to say you are eating.
How To Use It
You use the verb have followed by the noun breakfast. You do not need an article like 'a' or 'the' in most cases. Just say I have breakfast at 8 AM. If you are doing it right now, use having. For example, I am having breakfast currently. It is very flexible with time and location.
When To Use It
Use it whenever you talk about your morning routine. It works perfectly at home with family. It is great for business meetings over coffee. You can use it when inviting someone out. It fits in a text message or a formal email. It is the 'jeans and t-shirt' of English phrases—it fits everywhere.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it for lunch or dinner. That sounds very confusing to native speakers. Avoid using eat breakfast in very formal writing; have sounds more natural. If you are just grabbing a tiny snack, have a snack is better. Also, do not say have the breakfast unless you mean a specific one. For example, the breakfast at that hotel was great is fine.
Cultural Background
In many English-speaking cultures, breakfast is the 'most important meal'. People take it seriously, even if they are busy. In the UK, a 'Full English' is a famous, heavy breakfast. In the US, pancakes and eggs are king. It is a social time for families or a quiet time for news. Skipping it is common, but people will often ask if you've had it yet.
Common Variations
You might hear grab breakfast if someone is in a hurry. Go out for breakfast means eating at a restaurant. Skip breakfast means you didn't eat at all. Breakfast in bed is a special treat for birthdays or holidays. Some people combine it with lunch to make brunch on weekends. It is a very versatile word for your morning life.
نکات کاربردی
The phrase is universally applicable across all levels of formality. The main 'gotcha' is avoiding the unnecessary use of articles like 'a' or 'the' before the word 'breakfast'.
Have vs. Eat
Native speakers use `have` much more often than `eat` for meals. Saying `I had breakfast` sounds more natural than `I ate breakfast`.
No 'A' needed
Don't say `I have a breakfast` unless you are describing a specific type, like `I had a big breakfast`. Usually, it's just `have breakfast`.
The 'Brunch' Secret
On Sundays, people often combine breakfast and lunch into `brunch`. If someone invites you to `have brunch`, expect it to be around 11:00 AM!
مثالها
6I usually have breakfast at seven o'clock.
I usually have breakfast at seven o'clock.
Standard usage for a habit.
Would you like to have breakfast while we discuss the project?
Would you like to have breakfast while we discuss the project?
Professional yet friendly invitation.
Let's have breakfast at that new cafe downtown!
Let's have breakfast at that new cafe downtown!
Casual suggestion for a social outing.
You must have breakfast before you go to school.
You must have breakfast before you go to school.
Expressing necessity or care.
I was so late that I had to have breakfast in the shower!
I was so late that I had to have breakfast in the shower!
Using the phrase in a funny, exaggerated context.
Did you have breakfast yet, or are you starving?
Did you have breakfast yet, or are you starving?
Caring inquiry about someone's well-being.
خودت رو بسنج
Choose the most natural verb to complete the sentence.
I always ___ breakfast before I leave for work.
While 'eat' is okay, 'have' is the most common and natural collocation for meals in English.
Complete the sentence for a current action.
Wait a minute, I am ___ breakfast right now.
When the action is happening at the moment of speaking, we use the present continuous form 'having'.
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ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Formality of 'Have Breakfast'
Used with friends and family.
Wanna have breakfast?
The standard way to speak in most situations.
I'll have breakfast at the hotel.
Polite business or official settings.
We shall have breakfast at 8:00 AM.
Where to use 'Have Breakfast'
At Home
Having cereal in pajamas.
At a Cafe
Meeting a friend for coffee and eggs.
At the Office
A morning meeting with bagels.
On Vacation
Enjoying a hotel buffet.
سوالات متداول
10 سوالYes, you can, but have breakfast is much more common in daily conversation. Eat sounds a bit more functional, while have sounds more social and natural.
It is neutral! You can use it with your boss, your grandmother, or your best friend without any issues.
Usually, no. We say have breakfast without 'a'. You only use 'a' if you add an adjective, like I had a delicious breakfast.
Most people still call it having breakfast even if it's just coffee and a small biscuit. It's about the time of day, not the amount of food.
You can ask, Did you have breakfast yet? This is the most natural way to check if someone is hungry in the morning.
The past tense is had breakfast. For example, I had breakfast two hours ago.
Absolutely. A breakfast meeting is a very common professional event where people have breakfast while working.
This is a casual variation. It means to have breakfast quickly or while on the move, like Let's grab breakfast on the way to the station.
The phrase have breakfast is used exactly the same way in both. Only the food on the plate changes!
This is very old-fashioned or used in some specific dialects, but it is not common in modern US or UK English. Stick with have.
عبارات مرتبط
Grab a bite
Break one's fast
Have brunch
Morning meal
First meal of the day
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