rot
beginnerA1/rɒt/ · rot
To undergo decomposition, especially by the action of bacteria and fungi.
Meanings
To undergo decomposition, especially by the action of bacteria and fungi.
پھٹنے کے عمل سے گزرنا، خاص طور پر بیکٹیریا اور فنگی کی کارروائی سے.
سڑنا
sarna
Common Collocations
- rot away
- food rot
- tree rot
Example Sentences
The fruit began to rot after being left out for too long.
پھل زیادہ دیر تک باہر چھوڑنے کے بعد سڑنے لگا.
Phal zyada dair tak baahar chorhne ke baad sarnay laga.
If we don't eat this bread soon, it will rot.
اگر ہم یہ روٹی جلد نہیں کھاتے تو یہ سڑ جائے گی.
Agar hum yeh roti jald nahin khate to yeh sarjaye gi.
The fallen leaves rot on the ground during the winter.
پت جھڑ کے پتے سردیوں میں زمین پر سڑتے ہیں.
Pat jhar ke patte sardiyon mein zameen par sarten hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Imagine a rotten fruit to remember the verb 'rot'.
Picture a moldy old orange that has rotted.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
سڑا ہوا مال کبھی نہ بیچو
sara hua maal kabhi na becho
Never sell spoiled goods.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "rott" — to rot or decay
First known use: 13th century
The word 'rot' has its origins in Old English 'rottan', which means to decay or decompose. Its usage in the English language has remained fairly consistent over the centuries.