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10 Language-to-English DictionariesKnife
/naɪf/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A tool with a sharp blade used for cutting or as a weapon.
"He used a knife to slice the vegetables for the salad." - 2
A small, handheld cutting tool, often used in various crafts.
"She carefully used a craft knife to create intricate designs."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'knife' originates from the Old Norse word 'knífr', which meant 'a cutting instrument'. It evolved through Middle English as 'cniif', reflecting the tool's essential role in daily life and its development over centuries.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Knife" is said worldwide
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couteau
Transliteration: ku-toe
"Il a utilisé un couteau pour couper le pain."
Messer
Transliteration: mes-er
"Er benutzte ein Messer, um das Gemüse zu schneiden."
coltello
Transliteration: col-tel-lo
"Ha usato un coltello per affettare il pane."
cuchillo
Transliteration: koo-chee-yo
"Usó un cuchillo para cortar la carne."
faca
Transliteration: fa-ka
"Ele usou uma faca para cortar os legumes."
चाकू
Transliteration: chaakoo
"उसने सब्ज़ियाँ काटने के लिए चाकू का इस्तेमाल किया।"
刀
Transliteration: dāo
"他用刀切菜。"
칼
Transliteration: kal
"그는 채소를 자르기 위해 칼을 사용했다."
ナイフ
Transliteration: naifu
"彼は野菜を切るためにナイフを使った。"
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