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When do we eat Meaning in English

expression

ˈhwɛn/, /ˈhwɪn/, /ˈwɛn/, /ˈwɪn/ /ˈdu/ /ˈwi/ /ˈit
WHEN doo wee eet
wˈɛn/ /dʉː/ /wˈiː/ /ˈiːt
WEN doo wee eet

Definition

A question someone asks to find out the time or moment when a meal will start. It is common among people who are waiting, often hungrily, for food.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and often playful or impatient, usually asked by children or groups waiting for food. Can signal hunger or eagerness. In formal settings, people use more polite forms like 'Excuse me, what time will we eat?'.

Example Sentences

When do we eat? I'm so hungry.

basic

The children kept asking, 'When do we eat?' during the long trip.

basic

Before the party started, everyone was thinking, 'When do we eat?'

basic

Honestly, the only thing on my mind was, 'When do we eat?' after that long hike.

natural

Kids at summer camp have one question all day: 'When do we eat?'

natural

After smelling that delicious food, I couldn't help but ask, 'When do we eat?'

natural