adjective

geschnitten

cut

So geformt oder geteilt, dass etwas mit einem scharfen Werkzeug abgetrennt wurde.

The word geschnitten is the past participle of the verb schneiden (to cut). It has several meanings depending on the context:

Physical division: It describes something that has been divided, shortened, or shaped using a sharp tool like a knife, scissors, or a saw. For example, bread that is "geschnitten" is sliced bread.
Design and Fit: In the context of clothing or architecture, it refers to the cut or layout. A "gut geschnittenes Kleid" is a well-tailored dress, while a "gut geschnittene Wohnung" refers to an apartment with a practical and efficient floor plan.
Social exclusion: Figuratively, it can describe a person who is being deliberately ignored or avoided by a group. If someone is "geschnitten," others are giving them the "cold shoulder."
Film and Media: It refers to the process of editing a movie or audio recording, where raw footage is trimmed and arranged.

geschnitten is the Partizip II (past participle) of the strong verb schneiden.

Verb forms: schneiden (infinitive), schnitt (simple past), hat geschnitten (present perfect).
Word structure: It consists of the prefix ge-, the modified root schnitt- (the ablaut change from "ei" to "i"), and the suffix -en, which is typical for strong verbs in German.
Origin: The word stems from the Old High German "snīdan" and the Middle High German "snīden," which have their roots in the Proto-Germanic "snīþaną."

Synonyms

In terms of physical cutting: zerteilt (divided), gekürzt (shortened), tranchiert (carved/sliced, usually meat).
In terms of design/fit: geformt (shaped), entworfen (designed).
In terms of social behavior: ignoriert (ignored), gemieden (shunned).

Antonyms

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Die Karotten sind geschnitten.adjective

The carrots are cut.

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