knife
word
/ˈnaɪf/
nyf
/nˈaɪf/
nyf
Definition
A knife is a tool with a sharp blade and a handle, used for cutting food, paper, or other things. It can also mean a weapon with a blade.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to a cutting tool in everyday life: 'kitchen knife', 'bread knife', 'pocket knife'. The plural is irregular: 'knives', not 'knifes'. Be careful with verbs: we usually say 'cut with a knife', not 'use a knife for cut'.
Spanish: cuchilloPortuguese (BR): facaPortuguese (PT): facaChinese (Simplified): 刀Chinese (Traditional): 刀Hindi: चाकूArabic: سكينBengali: ছুরিRussian: ножJapanese: ナイフ - 包丁（料理用）Vietnamese: daoKorean: 칼Turkish: bıçakUrdu: چاقوIndonesian: pisau
Example Sentences
Be careful with that knife.
basic
I need a knife to cut the apple.
basic
This knife isn't sharp enough to cut bread.
natural
Can you pass me the knife next to your plate?
natural
The knife is on the table.
basic
He keeps a small knife in his backpack when he goes camping.
natural