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Pronunciation / Transliteration: kaatna
"उसने कागज को कैंची से काटा।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To make a quick, sharp cut or incision.
"She snicked the paper with her scissors to create a clean edge."
- 1
A small cut or incision.
"There was a snick in the wood that made it easier to break."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'snick' originates from the early 19th century, likely derived from the Scottish word 'snik', meaning to cut or make a small incision. Its usage has evolved to encompass both the action of cutting and the sound associated with it.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Snick" is said worldwide
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couper
Transliteration: koo-peh
"Elle a coupé le papier avec des ciseaux."
schnippeln
Transliteration: shnip-peln
"Sie schnippelte das Papier mit einer Schere."
tagliare
Transliteration: tahl-yah-reh
"Ha tagliato la carta con le forbici."
cortar
Transliteration: kor-tar
"Cortó el papel con unas tijeras."
cortar
Transliteration: kor-tar
"Ela cortou o papel com uma tesoura."
काटना
Transliteration: kaatna
"उसने कागज को कैंची से काटा।"
切割
Transliteration: qiēgē
"她用剪刀切割纸张。"
자르다
Transliteration: jareuda
"그녀는 가위로 종이를 잘랐다."
切る
Transliteration: kiru
"彼女はハサミで紙を切った。"
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