breakfast
/ˈbrekfəst/noun
उच्चारण ब्रेक्फ़स्ट
नाश्ता, सुबह का भोजन
Basic word
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[C, U]
the first meal of the day
नाश्ता, सुबह का भोजन
- What did you have for breakfast?
- Breakfast is served between seven and ten.
- I skipped breakfast and felt hungry by eleven.
+ 1 more example
- We had idli and sambar for breakfast.
Synonyms morning meal brunch nashta
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§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
have/eat breakfast (no article)
For the meal in general, use no article: have breakfast, before breakfast, after breakfast.
भोजन के लिए सामान्यतः article नहीं लगता: have breakfast, before breakfast, after breakfast।
- I usually have breakfast at seven.
- She left home without breakfast.
a + adjective + breakfast
When an adjective describes the meal, the article is used: a big breakfast, a light breakfast, a hot breakfast.
जब विशेषण भोजन का वर्णन करे तो article लगता है: a big breakfast, a light breakfast, a hot breakfast।
- Radhika ate a light breakfast of fruit and curd.
- We had a huge breakfast at the dhaba.
breakfast on + food (verb)
As a verb, breakfast is formal and rare. Use on for what is eaten: breakfast on toast.
क्रिया के रूप में breakfast औपचारिक और विरल है। जो खाया जाए उसके लिए 'on' आता है: breakfast on toast।
- They breakfasted on parathas and tea.
- The guests breakfast at eight sharp.
for breakfast / at breakfast / over breakfast
For shows what you eat, at the time or meal, over a conversation during the meal.
'For' बताता है कि क्या खाया, 'at' समय या भोजन, और 'over' भोजन के दौरान बातचीत।
- We had idli for breakfast.
- They discussed the plan over breakfast.
+Collocations 5
verb + breakfast
haveeatskipmakeservecook
- Never skip breakfast before an exam.
adjective + breakfast
healthyfulllightEnglishcontinentallate
- The hotel offers a full English breakfast.
breakfast + noun
tabletimemeetingcerealmenubar
- The breakfast table was laid in the verandah.
preposition + breakfast
foratbeforeafteroverduring
- We discussed the matter over breakfast.
breakfast + Indian foods
parathapohaidliupmadosaaloo puri
- We had hot parathas and curd for breakfast.
“More examples 6
- Radhika's mother packs a banana with her breakfast on exam days.
परीक्षा के दिनों में राधिका की माँ उसके नाश्ते के साथ केला भी रखती हैं।
- Breakfast is served between seven and ten in the hostel mess.
छात्रावास की मेस में नाश्ता सात से दस बजे के बीच परोसा जाता है।
- He arrived just in time for breakfast.
वह ठीक नाश्ते के समय पर पहुँचा।
- They breakfasted on poha and tea before leaving for the station.
स्टेशन के लिए निकलने से पहले उन्होंने पोहा और चाय का नाश्ता किया।
- A healthy breakfast improves concentration in class.
पौष्टिक नाश्ता कक्षा में एकाग्रता बढ़ाता है।
- Breakfast was ready by the time Radhika came down from her room.
राधिका के कमरे से नीचे आने तक नाश्ता तैयार था।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ She had breakfast of toast and eggs.
✓ She had a breakfast of toast and eggs.
When 'of' describes the meal, the article a is needed.
जब 'of' भोजन का वर्णन करे तो article 'a' आवश्यक है।
✗ Let's discuss it on breakfast.
✓ Let's discuss it over breakfast.
Use over for a conversation during a meal.
भोजन के दौरान बातचीत के लिए 'over' का प्रयोग होता है।
?Which word?
Keep the meal words: breakfast, brunch, lunch, tea, dinner, supper.
भोजन के शब्द याद रखिए: breakfast, brunch, lunch, tea, dinner, supper।
§Grammar and usage
Have breakfast (no article), but 'a healthy breakfast'.
Have breakfast (बिना article), पर 'a healthy breakfast'।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
Make a dog's breakfast of sth (British informal, do something very badly).
Idiom 'make a dog's breakfast of sth' (British अनौपचारिक, कोई काम बहुत बुरी तरह करना)।
'Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper.'
कहावत 'Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper'।
⌂Word origin and word building
Word origin, asked often: breakfast means 'break the fast' (of the night); pronunciation /ˈbrekfəst/, not 'break-fast'.
शब्द-उत्पत्ति अक्सर पूछी जाती है: breakfast का अर्थ (रात का) 'उपवास तोड़ना' है; pronunciation /ˈbrekfəst/, 'break-fast' नहीं।