Tamil · Food & Drink

மதிய உணவு

madhiya unavu

Lunch

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Definition

The midday meal, often a full banana-leaf spread.

Example

மதிய உணவு ஒன்றாக சாப்பிடலாமா?

Shall we have lunch together?

Etymology

'மதிய உணவு' (madhiya unavu), meaning 'afternoon food', denotes lunch in Tamil. Its etymology reflects the routine structure of daily meals in Tamil culture.

How & Where It’s Used

'மதிய உணவு' (madhiya unavu) is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, frequently mentioned in discussions about meal times.

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