Meanings
To cut or to strike with a sweeping motion.
ایک جھکاؤ کی حرکت سے کاٹنا یا مارنا۔
کٹنا
katna
Common Collocations
- slash prices
- slash a budget
- slash through the woods
Example Sentences
He tried to slash through the bushes.
اس نے جھاڑیوں میں سے کاٹنے کی کوشش کی۔
Us ne jhaadhiyon mein se katne ki koshish ki.
The editor decided to slash the article for clarity.
ایڈیٹر نے وضاحت کے لیے مضمون کو کم کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
Editor ne wazahat ke liye mazmoon ko kam karne ka faisla kiya.
He slashed the prices to attract more customers.
اس نے زیادہ گاہکوں کو متوجہ کرنے کے لیے قیمتیں کم کر دیں۔
Us ne zyada g customers ko mutwajjah karne ke liye qeematein kam kar di.
Easily Confused With
A cutting or sweeping movement; a forceful strike.
کاٹنے یا جھکاؤ کی حرکت؛ ایک زوردار مار۔
زخم
zakham
Common Collocations
- a slash wound
- a slash across the face
- a harsh slash
Example Sentences
The soldier received a slash from the enemy.
سپاہی کو دشمن سے زخم ملا۔
Sipahi ko dushman se zakham mila.
Her drawing was marked with a slash.
اس کی ڈرائنگ میں ایک زخم تھا۔
Us ki drawing mein ek zakham tha.
He made a slash in the paper.
اس نے کاغذ میں ایک زخم بنایا۔
Us ne kaghaz mein ek zakham banaya.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of a blade slashing through the air.
Visualize a sword cutting through the wind.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کتنی بار چُھیڑی ہے تیرے دل کی جستجو میں، پر ہر بار کر گئی یوں چُپ کٹنے کی عیوب میں۔
Kitni baar chhedi hai tere dil ki jostujoo mein, Par har baar kar gayi yun chup katne ki aiyob mein.
How many times have I strummed at your heart's quest, But each time, it silently slashed through imperfections.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
کٹتے کٹتے بھیڑیے سے نہ ڈرو
Katte katte bhediye se na daro
Do not fear the beast while it is being cut down.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "slashen" — to cut or to strike
First known use: 15th century
The word evolved from Middle English 'slashen' which meant to cut or swipe, and took its current form in modern English.