cut
intermediateB1/kʌt/ · cut
To sever or slice something, often with a sharp tool.
Meanings
To sever or slice something, often with a sharp tool.
کسی چیز کو چُھری یا آلات کی مدد سے تقسیم یا جدا کرنا۔
کاٹنا
kaatna
Common Collocations
- cut the cake
- cut a deal
- cut corners
Example Sentences
He decided to cut the paper into smaller pieces.
اس نے کاغذ کو چھوٹے ٹکڑوں میں کاٹنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
Us ne kagaz ko chhote tukron mein kaatne ka faisla kiya.
She cut a slice of bread for breakfast.
اس نے ناشتہ کے لیے روٹی کا ایک ٹکڑا کاٹا۔
Us ne nashta ke liye roti ka ek tukda kaata.
They need to cut costs to stay profitable.
انہیں منفعت میں رہنے کے لیے خرچ کم کرنا ہوگا۔
Unhein manfa'at mein rehne ke liye kharch kam karna hoga.
Easily Confused With
A physical division or severance of something.
کسی چیز کی جسمانی تقسیم یا جدا ہونا۔
کٹ
kat
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- a clean cut
- cut to the chase
- cut of fabric
Example Sentences
The cut on his finger was deep.
اس کی انگلی میں کٹ گہرا تھا۔
Us ki ungli mein kat gehra tha.
She prefers a straight cut for her dress.
اسے اپنی پوشاک کے لیے سیدھا کٹ پسند ہے۔
Use apni poshak ke liye seedha kat pasand hai.
The cut of the diamond was exceptional.
ہیرا کا کٹ غیر معمولی تھا۔
Heera ka kat ghair mamooli tha.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of scissors every time you hear 'cut' – scissors cut!
Visualize scissors cutting a ribbon.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہم نے چاک کیا جو خواب میں دیکھا تھا
Hum ne chaak kiya jo khwab mein dekha tha
We have torn apart what was seen in a dream.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو سو گئے وہ کٹ گئے
Jo so gaye woh kat gaye
Those who sleep are cut off.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "cuttian" — to cut
First known use: 12th century
The word has its roots in the Old English 'cuttian', which meant to cut or divide.