Slice off Meaning in English
expression
ˈsɫaɪs/ /ˈɔf
SLYS-awf
slˈaɪs/ /ˈɒf
s-LYS-of
Definition
To cut a thin piece or section from something using a knife or other sharp tool, usually in a single motion.
Usage & Nuances
Common in cooking contexts, especially with bread, cheese, or meat. Implies a deliberate, often precise action. 'Slice off' can sound both neutral (just cutting food) or more forceful (e.g., 'slice off a branch'). Not used for splitting or tearing.
Spanish: cortar (una rebanada) - trocearPortuguese (BR): cortar (uma fatia) - fatiarPortuguese (PT): cortar (uma fatia) - fatiarChinese (Simplified): 切下Chinese (Traditional): 切下Hindi: काटना (टुकड़ा) - अलग करनाArabic: يَقطَع (جزء) - يُقَطِّعBengali: কেটে ফেলা - টুকরো কেটে নেওয়াRussian: отрезать - срезатьJapanese: 切り落とすVietnamese: cắt lát ra - cắt rờiKorean: 잘라내다 - 썰어내다Turkish: dilimlemek - kesip ayırmakUrdu: کاٹ لینا - ٹکڑا الگ کرناIndonesian: memotong - mengiris (memisahkan)
Example Sentences
Please slice off a piece of bread for me.
basic
He sliced off some cheese for the sandwich.
basic
Be careful not to slice off your finger.
basic
Can you slice off just a little bit? I don't want too much.
natural
He quickly sliced off a chunk of apple for his daughter.
natural
She watched the chef slice off the top of the carrot with amazing skill.
natural