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rot

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/rɒt/ · rot

To undergo decomposition, especially by the action of bacteria and fungi.

Meanings

verbformal

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

Synonyms

decomposedecayperishسڑناخراب ہونابرباد ہونا

Antonyms

preservemaintainrepairمحفوظ رکھنابحال کرنادرست کرنا

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.

Easily Confused With

wrot:Wrot is an old past tense of the verb 'write', while rot pertains to decomposition.

Word Family

rotting
verbسڑنا

See Also

💡 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.