Schneiden Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schneiden" is used as verb with the meaning of "cut", "slice" or "chop".

Essential properties of "schneiden"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: schneiden
  • Simple past: schnitt
  • Participle: geschnitten

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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 "schneiden" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To cut with a sharp instrument"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich werde das Brot in Scheiben schneiden.I will cut the bread into slices.
  2. Kannst du das Papier bitte schneiden?Can you please cut the paper?
  3. Sie schneiden die Haare sehr kurz.They cut the hair very short.

2.) "To edit a film or video"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er muss das Video vor der Veröffentlichung schneiden.He has to edit the video before publication.
  2. Sie haben die Szenen aus dem Film geschnitten.They cut scenes from the film.
  3. Das Team wird den Trailer für den Film schneiden.The team will cut the trailer for the film.

3.) "To cross a line or intersection"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Straße schneiden wir an dieser Stelle.We cross the street at this point.
  2. Er schneidet die Kreuzung bei Rot.He crosses the intersection on red.
  3. Der Fluss schneidet den Weg in zwei Teile.The river cuts the path in two parts.

4.) "To inflict a wound with a sharp object"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat sich in den Finger geschnitten.He cut his finger.
  2. Sie schneidet sich oft beim Kochen.She often cuts herself while cooking.
  3. Ich habe mich am Papier geschnitten.I cut myself on the paper.
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