کھانا پکانا (khana pakana)
verb · Beginner · Daily Life
Meaning
English: To cook
To prepare food by heating it.
Examples
🗣 ابو بہت اچھا کھانا پکاتے ہیں۔
💬 Dad cooks very well.
Etymology
‘کھانا پکانا’ (khana pakana) translates to ‘to cook’ in Urdu, where ‘کھانا’ (khana) means ‘food’ and ‘پکانا’ (pakana) means ‘to cook.’ This illustrates a straightforward composition of terms.
How & Where It’s Used
This phrase is commonly used in spoken language, both formally and informally, especially in domestic contexts surrounding meal preparation.
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Tags: verb, food, daily