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teeth

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/tiːθ/ · teeth

Hard structures in the jaws of mammals, used for biting and chewing food.

Meanings

nounformal

Hard structures in the jaws of mammals, used for biting and chewing food.

ممالیہ کے جبڑوں میں سخت ساختیں، خوراک کو کاٹنے اور چبانے کے لیے استعمال ہوتی ہیں۔

دانت

daant

Synonyms

grindstonemolarincisorچبانے والےدنداںدندانی

Common Collocations

  • decayed teeth
  • the set of teeth
  • wisdom teeth

Example Sentences

He needs to brush his teeth every day.

اسے ہر روز اپنے دانت صاف کرنے کی ضرورت ہے۔

Usay har roz apne daant saaf karne ki zarurat hai.

The dentist examined her teeth for cavities.

ڈینٹسٹ نے اس کے دانتوں کا معائنہ کیا تاکہ کیوٹیوں کا پتہ لگ سکے۔

Dentist ne us ke daanton ka muaina kiya taake cavities ka pata lag sake.

Eating too much sugar can harm your teeth.

بہت زیادہ شکر کھانے سے آپ کے دانتوں کو نقصان ہو سکتا ہے۔

Bohat zyada shakar khane se aap ke daanton ko nuqsan ho sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

tooth:Tooth refers to a single hard structure, while teeth refers to the plural, multiple structures.

Word Family

tooth
nounدانت

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'teeth' as tools for tearing and grinding food.

Imagine a smiling face showing off bright, white teeth.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

دانتوں کی چمک سے چہرہ روشن ہے ویدرں کا۔

Daanton ki chamak se chehra roshan hai vedron ka.

The radiance of the teeth brightens the face like a morning.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

دانتوں میں تلے ہونا۔

Daanton mein tale hona.

To be in trouble or at a disadvantage.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "tīþ" — tooth

First known use: before 12th century

The word has evolved from Old English 'tīþ' through Middle English 'teeth', referring to the hard structures in the jaws used for biting and chewing.