severed
intermediateB1/ˈsɛv.ərd/ · sev-ered
Cut off or detached; separated from something.
Meanings
Cut off or detached; separated from something.
کٹا ہوا یا علیحدہ؛ کسی چیز سے جدا.
کٹا ہوا
kata hua
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- severed ties
- severed limbs
- severed connection
Example Sentences
The severed branch lay on the ground.
کٹا ہوا شاخ زمین پر پڑا تھا.
kata hua shaakh zameen par pada tha.
He had a severed relationship with his family.
اس کا خاندان کے ساتھ کٹا ہوا تعلق تھا.
us ka khandan ke sath kata hua talluq tha.
The severed body part needs to be stored properly.
کٹے ہوئے جسم کے حصے کو صحیح طریقے سے محفوظ کرنا ضروری ہے.
kate hue jism ke hisse ko sahi tareeqe se mehfooz karna zaroori hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'sever' as cutting something in half.
Visualize a pair of scissors cutting a piece of paper.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کہاں تک کروں عرضِ حال میں ہم کٹے ہیں دل سے جدائی کا غم ہم کو ہے کتنا، سنو عالم میں
kahan tak karun arz-e-haal mein hum kate hain dil se judaai ka gham hum ko hai kitna, suno alem mein
How long should I express my condition, as we are severed from each other; Listen to how much the pain of separation affects us.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جڑیں توڑے جانے پر قیامت آتی ہے
Jadain today jane par qiyamat aati hai
When roots are severed, calamity strikes.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "sevrer" — to cut off
First known use: 14th century
The word 'severed' entered the English language from Old French, originating from the Latin 'separare', which means 'to separate'. It has evolved over time to refer specifically to the act of cutting off or disconnecting.