Meanings
Small to medium-sized mammals that have long incisors and are typically herbivorous.
چھوٹے سے متوسط درجے کے جانور جن کے لمبے دانت ہوتے ہیں اور یہ عام طور پر سبزی خور ہوتے ہیں۔
چوہے
choohay
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- rodent control
- rodent infestation
- species of rodents
Example Sentences
Rodents are known for their ability to quickly adapt to various environments.
چوہے مختلف ماحول کے مطابق جلدی ڈھالنے کی صلاحیت کے لیے جانے جاتے ہیں۔
Choohay mukhtalif mahol ke mutabiq jaldi dhalne ki salahiyat ke liye jane jate hain.
Some rodents are kept as pets, such as hamsters and guinea pigs.
بعض چوہے پالتو جانوروں کے طور پر رکھے جاتے ہیں، جیسے ہمسٹر اور ہنڈے۔
Baz choohay paltoo janwaron ke tor par rakhey jate hain, jaise hamsters aur handay.
Rodent populations can increase rapidly if not controlled.
اگر کنٹرول نہ کیا جائے تو چوہوں کی آبادی تیزی سے بڑھ سکتی ہے۔
Agar control na kiya jaye to choohon ki abadi tezi se barh sakti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of the word 'rodent' as 'rod' and 'ent' to remember that these creatures gnaw on rods (like wood).
Imagine a rat gnawing on a piece of wood.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "rodere" — to gnaw
First known use: 18th century
The term 'rodent' originates from the Latin word 'rodere', which means 'to gnaw'. It has been used in English since the early 18th century to refer to a group of mammals characterized by a pair of continuously growing incisors.