Tamil · Food & Drink

காலை உணவு

kaalai unavu

Breakfast

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Definition

The morning meal — idli, dosai, pongal, vadai!

Example

காலை உணவு சாப்பிட்டீர்களா?

Have you had breakfast?

Etymology

'காலை உணவு' (kaalai unavu) translates to 'morning food' in Tamil, emphasizing the importance of breakfast. It reflects the Dravidian linguistic structure describing daily meals.

How & Where It’s Used

'காலை உணவு' (kaalai unavu) is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. It is often mentioned in discussions about nutrition and in daily routines.

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