Meanings
A tool with a metal blade and a handle, used for cutting or as a weapon.
ایک آلہ جس میں دھاتی بلیڈ اور ایک ہینڈل ہوتا ہے، جس کا استعمال کاٹنے یا ہتھیار کے طور پر کیا جاتا ہے۔
چُھری
chhuri
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- kitchen knife
- butter knife
- pocket knife
Example Sentences
I used a knife to cut the vegetables.
میں نے سبزیاں کاٹنے کے لئے چُھری استعمال کی۔
main ne sabziyaan kaatne ke liye chhuri istemal ki.
Be careful with that knife; it's very sharp.
اس چُھری کے ساتھ احتیاط برتو؛ یہ بہت تیز ہے۔
is chhuri ke saath ihtiyaat barto; yeh bahut tez hai.
She always carries a small knife in her bag.
وہ ہمیشہ اپنے بیگ میں ایک چھوٹی چُھری رکھتی ہے۔
woh hamesha apne bag mein aik chhoti chhuri rakhti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of cutting your favorite fruits with a knife.
Imagine a knife slicing through an apple.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چُھری بے چُھری کے کام نہیں آتی۔
chhuri be chhuri ke kaam nahi aati.
A knife is useless without a hand.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "cnīf" — a cutting tool
First known use: 14th century
The word has evolved from Old English to Middle English as the usage of knives expanded in various cultures for cutting and preparation of food.