dining
word · lemma: dine
/ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
DY-ning
/dˈaɪnɪŋ/
DY-ning
Definition
Related to eating a meal, especially in a formal or social setting. It often appears in phrases like 'dining room' or as the -ing form of 'dine'.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used as an adjective in combinations like 'dining table', 'dining area', and 'fine dining'. As a verb form, 'dining' sounds more formal than everyday 'eating', and 'dine' is less common in casual speech.
Spanish: comedor - de comerPortuguese (BR): sala de jantar - de jantarPortuguese (PT): sala de jantar - de jantarChinese (Simplified): 用餐 - 餐厅用餐的Chinese (Traditional): 用餐 - 餐廳用餐的Hindi: भोजन करना - भोजन संबंधीArabic: تناول الطعام - خاصّ بتناول الطعامBengali: খাওয়া - আহার (আনুষ্ঠানিকভাবে)Russian: приём пищи - ужинать (формально)Japanese: 食事 - ダイニング (部屋・空間)Vietnamese: ăn uống - dùng bữa (trang trọng)Korean: 식사 - 다이닝(공간/분위기)Turkish: yemek - yemek yeme (resmi/şık)Urdu: کھانا - ضیافتIndonesian: bersantap - makan (secara formal)
Example Sentences
We bought a new dining table for the kitchen.
basic
The family is dining together tonight.
basic
They turned the small room into a dining area.
basic
This hotel is known for its fine dining and sea views.
natural
We were dining outside when it suddenly started to rain.
natural
They've added more outdoor dining since last summer.
natural