Einschneiden Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Einschneiden" is used as verb with the meaning of "cut into", "incise" or "make a cut".

Essential properties of "einschneiden"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: einschneiden
  • Simple past: schnitt ein
  • Participle: eingeschnitten

See full conjugation of einschneiden

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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 "einschneiden" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To cut into or make an incision"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Bäcker muss das Brot vor dem Backen einschneiden.The baker must cut into the bread before baking.
  2. Um den Baum zu fällen, muss man ihn zuerst einschneiden.To fell the tree, one must first cut into it.
  3. Der Chirurg wird die Haut vorsichtig einschneiden.The surgeon will carefully incise the skin.

2.) "To leave a deep impression"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Erlebnis hat sich tief in sein Gedächtnis eingeschnitten.The experience cut deep into his memory.
  2. Die Ereignisse des Krieges haben sich in die Geschichte eingeschnitten.The events of the war have cut deep into history.
  3. Der Verlust hat sich in ihr Herz eingeschnitten.The loss cut deep into her heart.
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