Meanings
A small, thin branch of a tree or bush.
درخت یا جھاڑی کی ایک چھوٹی پتلی شاخ۔
ڈنٹھل
dunthal
Common Collocations
- twig of a tree
- gather twigs
- twigs and leaves
Example Sentences
She collected twigs to start a fire.
اس نے آگ جلانے کے لیے ڈنٹھل جمع کیے۔
Us ne aag jalane ke liye dunthal jama kiye.
The cat played with the twigs on the ground.
بلی نے زمین پر پڑے ڈنٹھل کے ساتھ کھیلا۔
Billi ne zameen par pare dunthal ke sath khela.
Twigs are often used for kindling.
ڈنٹھل اکثر آگ لگا نے کے کام آتے ہیں۔
Dunthal aksar aag lagane ke kaam aate hain.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of a twig as a small part of a big tree.
Imagine small branches scattered on the forest floor.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ایک چھوٹے درخت سے بڑا سایہ نہیں ملتا
Aik chote darakht se bara saaya nahi milta
A small tree does not provide a large shade.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "twigg" — a small branch or shoot
First known use: 15th century
The term has been in use since Old English, referring to small branches of trees.