Stutzen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Stutzen" is mainly used as verb meaning "to hesitate", "to pause" or "to stop short". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Stutzen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

  • Infinitive: stutzen
  • Simple past: stutzte
  • Participle: gestutzt

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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.

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Stutzen
  • Plural: die Stutzen

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To stop abruptly, hesitate, or pause"

"Stutzen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er stutzte, als er die Nachricht hörte.He paused when he heard the news.
  2. Sie stutzte mitten im Satz.She stopped short in the middle of the sentence.
  3. Beim Anblick des Bildes stutzte er.He hesitated at the sight of the picture.

2.) "To trim or prune to shape"

"Stutzen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er stutzte die Hecke im Garten.He trimmed the hedge in the garden.
  2. Sie stutzte ihren Pony.She trimmed her fringe.
  3. Der Gärtner stutzte die Rosenbüsche.The gardener pruned the rose bushes.

3.) "Long sports socks"

"Stutzen", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er zog seine Stutzen vor dem Spiel an.He put on his sports socks before the game.
  2. Die Stutzen sind Teil der Fußballuniform.The sports socks are part of the football uniform.
  3. Sie kaufte neue Stutzen für das Training.She bought new sports socks for training.
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