dine
word
/ˈdaɪn/
dyn
/dˈaɪn/
dyn
Definition
To eat dinner or have a formal meal, especially in the evening. 'Dine' is more formal than simply saying 'eat'.
Usage & Nuances
'Dine' is formal and often used in expressions like 'dine out', 'dine with someone', or 'fine dining'. Not common in casual speech; people normally say 'eat' instead.
Spanish: cenar - comer (formal)Portuguese (BR): jantar (formal) - comer (formal)Portuguese (PT): jantar (formal) - comer (formal)Chinese (Simplified): 用餐（正式） - 进餐（正式）Chinese (Traditional): 用餐（正式） - 進餐（正式）Hindi: भोजन करना (औपचारिक) - रात का खाना खाना (औपचारिक)Arabic: يتناول العشاء (رسمي) - يتناول الطعام (رسمي)Bengali: নৈশভোজ করা - ডাইন করাRussian: ужинать - обедать (формально)Japanese: 食事をする - ディナーをとるVietnamese: dùng bữa - ăn tối (trang trọng)Korean: 식사하다 - 만찬을 하다Turkish: yemek yemek (resmî) - akşam yemeği yemekUrdu: کھانا کھانا (رسمی)Indonesian: makan malam - bersantap
Example Sentences
We will dine at seven o'clock tonight.
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They love to dine in fancy restaurants.
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We dined with friends last Friday.
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If you dine here, you must try the chef’s special.
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He prefers to dine early and relax afterward.
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Let’s dine out tonight and try that new place downtown.
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