Sägen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Sägen" is mainly used as verb meaning "to saw", "sawing" or "the act of sawing". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Sägen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

Infinitive: sägen
Simple past: sägte
Participle: gesägt

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regulartransitive

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: neutral
Singular: das Sägen
Plural: die Sägen

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To cut with a saw"

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

Definition: "To cut wood or other materials with a saw."
Translation(s): to saw
Synonym(s): schneiden, zersägen
Antonym(s): verbinden, zusammenfügen
Related word(s): Säge, sägend

📝 Some usage examples:

Er muss das Brett mit der Säge sägen.He has to saw the board with the saw.
Sie sägte den Ast ab, der im Weg war.She sawed off the branch that was in the way.
Wir sägten das Holz für den Kamin.We sawed the wood for the fireplace.

2.) "The act of sawing"

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

Definition: "The act of cutting with a saw."
Translation(s): sawing, the act of sawing
Synonym(s): Schnitt, Zersägen
Antonym(s): Verbindung, Zusammenfügung
Related word(s): Säge, sägend

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Sägen des Holzes dauerte eine Stunde.The sawing of the wood took an hour.
Beim Sägen muss man vorsichtig sein.When sawing, one must be careful.
Das Sägen ist eine anstrengende Arbeit.Sawing is strenuous work.

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