अच्छा खाना
achha khana/ət̪.t͡ʃʰɑː kʰɑː.nɑː/word by word
The English phrase "good food" is translated into Hindi as अच्छा खाना (achha khana).
अच्छा खाना is used to describe food that tastes good or is of high quality. For a more specific way to say "delicious food", you can use स्वादिष्ट खाना.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of the adjective achha (good) and the noun khana (food).
How does it change in a sentence?
Because khana (food) is a masculine noun, the adjective achha must take the masculine singular form. The form अच्छी खाना is grammatically incorrect because the feminine adjective achhi does not match the masculine noun khana.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is achha khana. The IPA is /ət̪.tʃʰɑː kʰɑː.nɑː/. The word has 3 syllables.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using the form अच्छी खाना. You must use the masculine adjective achha to match the masculine noun khana.
Did you know?
- While अच्छा खाना means 'good food', the word अच्छा (achha) is one of the most versatile words in Hindi and can mean 'good', 'okay', 'I see' or 'really' depending on the intonation.
- In many Indian households, अच्छा खाना (achha khana) is not just about taste but is inextricably linked to the gesture of अतिथि देवो भव (atithi devo bhava), treating a guest like a god by serving the best food possible.
- The word खाना (khana) functions as both the noun for 'food' and the verb 'to eat'. This means a phrase like अच्छा खाना can be interpreted as 'good food' or 'to eat well' depending on the context.
Examples in context
- आपका खाना वाकई मस्त था!Your food was really delicious!
- यह खाना स्वादिष्ट है!This food is delicious!
- हमें हमेशा अच्छा खाना खाना चाहिए।Hamein hamesha achha khana khana chahiye.We should always eat good food.
Example conversation
Anjali and Vikas are discussing a restaurant.
- अंजलि Anjaliविकास, क्या इस होटल में अच्छा खाना मिलता है?Vikas, kya is hotel mein achha khaana milta hai?Vikas, do they serve good food at this hotel?
- विकास Vikasहाँ, यहाँ का खाना बहुत स्वादिष्ट है।Haan, yahan ka khaana bahut svaadishth hai.Yes, the food here is very delicious.
- अंजलि Anjaliफिर तो हम आज यहीं खाएंगे।Phir to hum aaj yahin khaayenge.Then we will eat here today.
- विकास Vikasठीक है, चलो अंदर चलते हैं।Theek hai, chalo andar chalte hain.Okay, let's go inside.
