🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

चाकू

Pronunciation / Transliteration: chaakoo

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Knife/naɪf/
nounCEFR A2 (Elementary)Top #800 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"उसने सब्ज़ियाँ काटने के लिए चाकू का इस्तेमाल किया।"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 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. 2

    A small, handheld cutting tool, often used in various crafts.

    "She carefully used a craft knife to create intricate designs."

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Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'knife' originates from the Old Norse word 'knífr', which means 'a cutting instrument'. It has evolved through Middle English as 'cniif', reflecting the tool's essential role in daily life and its various forms across cultures.

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