Meanings
Not cooked or processed; in a natural state.
پکایا یا پروسیس نہ کیا گیا؛ قدرتی حالت میں.
خام
khaam
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- raw vegetables
- raw meat
- raw materials
Example Sentences
I prefer to eat raw vegetables for better nutrition.
میں بہتر نیوٹریشن کے لیے خام سبزیاں کھانا پسند کرتا ہوں۔
main behtar nutrition ke liye khaam sabziyaan khana pasand karta hoon.
The chef used raw meat to prepare the dish.
شیف نے کھانے کی تیاری کے لیے خام گوشت استعمال کیا۔
chef ne khanay ki tayyari ke liye khaam gosht istemal kiya.
You should store raw foods properly to avoid spoilage.
آپ کو خراب ہونے سے بچانے کے لئے خام کھانے کو صحیح طریقے سے اسٹور کرنا چاہیے۔
aap ko kharab honay se bachanay ke liye khaam khanay ko sahi tareeqay se store karna chahiye.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'raw' as 'not ready' for cooking.
Imagine a fresh salad with uncooked vegetables.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "hrēaw" — uncooked, crude
First known use: before 12th century
The word has its roots in Old English 'hrēaw', which referred to something unprepared or uncooked. Over time, it has evolved to signify the state of being unprocessed or in a natural condition.