Meanings
To use the teeth to cut into something.
دانتوں کا استعمال کرکے کسی چیز میں کٹ لگانا۔
کاٹنا
kaatna
Common Collocations
- bite the tongue
- bite someone back
- a fierce bite
Example Sentences
She decided to bite the apple.
اس نے سیب کاٹنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
Us ne seb kaatne ka faisla kiya.
Be careful, the dog may bite.
احتیاط کریں، کتا کاٹ سکتا ہے۔
Ehtiyaat karein, kutta kaat sakta hai.
He didn't bite into the challenge.
اس نے چیلنج کا سامنا کرنے میں ہار نہیں مانی۔
Us ne challenge ka samna karne mein haar nahi maani.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of a dog who bites and takes a 'bite' out of food.
Picture someone taking a big bite out of a delicious sandwich.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چور چوری کی چالاکی، اور بے خوف شکار
Chor chori ki chaalaki, aur be khauf shikaar
The thief is clever in stealing, and boldly hunts.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "bītan" — to bite, to sting
First known use: before 12th century
The word 'bite' has been used in the English language since Old English times, evolving in spelling and usage.