Meanings
To cut something into pieces with a sharp tool.
کسی چیز کو تیز آلے سے ٹکڑوں میں کاٹنا۔
کٹنا
katna
Common Collocations
- chop vegetables
- chop wood
- chop meat
Example Sentences
Please chop the onions finely.
براہ کرم پیاز کو باریک کاٹیں۔
Barah-e-karam piaz ko bareek kaatain.
She decided to chop the wood for the fire.
اس نے آگ کے لیے لکڑی کاٹنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
Us ne aag ke liye lakri kaatne ka faisla kiya.
He chopped the carrots for the soup.
اس نے سوپ کے لیے گاجر کاٹی۔
Us ne soup ke liye gajar kaati.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Chop can be remembered as cutting actions in cooking.
Imagine a chef chopping vegetables on a cutting board.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
کٹا ہوا پودا دوبارہ جوان نہیں ہوتا۔
Kata hua poda dobara jawan nahi hota.
A cut plant does not grow young again.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "coppian" — to cut off
First known use: 15th century
The word 'chop' evolved from Old English 'coppian' meaning to cut or sever. It has been used in various contexts, especially in cooking.