๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGerman Source WordCode: DE

schneiden

Pronunciation / Transliteration: shnay-den

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Direct English Meaning:
Cut/kสŒt/
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๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Example Sentence in German:

"Sie muss das Papier mit einer Schere schneiden."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    To make an opening, incision, or wound in something with a sharp-edged tool.

    "Be careful not to cut yourself with that sharp knife."
As noun
  1. 1

    An incision or wound made by something sharp.

    "He received a small cut on his finger while cooking."

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Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from Middle English 'cutten', of uncertain origin, possibly related to Old English root words or Scandinavian sources such as Old Norse 'kรบta' (to cut with a short knife). Over centuries, the term has expanded widely in application, from physical incision to abstract reductions in various contexts.

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