Telugu · Food & Drink

భోజనం

bhojanam

Meal; lunch

Beginnernoun

Definition

A full meal, especially the midday rice meal.

Example

కలిసి భోజనం చేద్దామా?

Shall we have lunch together?

Etymology

The term 'భోజనం' (bhojanam) is derived from the Sanskrit word 'भोजन' (bhojana), meaning meal. It refers to a structured eating event in Telugu culture.

How & Where It’s Used

'భోజనం' is used in formal as well as informal contexts, often in discussions related to meals, cultural practices, and social gatherings.

Literary Heritage

It features prominently in Telugu literature, particularly in philosophical texts discussing dietary and social customs.

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