Durchschneiden Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Durchschneiden" is used as verb with the meaning of "cut through", "sever" or "intersect".

Essential properties of "durchschneiden"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: durchschneiden
  • Simple past: schnitt durch
  • Participle: durchgeschnitten

See full conjugation of durchschneiden

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "durchschneiden" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To cut through something completely"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Fluss durchschneidet die Stadt in zwei Teile.The river cuts through the city into two parts.
  2. Er durchschnitt das Seil mit einem Messer.He cut through the rope with a knife.
  3. Die Autobahn durchschneidet das Tal.The highway cuts through the valley.

2.) "To cross or intersect something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die neue Straße durchschneidet das alte Viertel.The new road cuts across the old quarter.
  2. Ein Blitz durchschnitt den Himmel.A lightning bolt cut across the sky.
  3. Der Zug durchschneidet die Landschaft schnell.The train quickly cuts through the landscape.
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