noun
der Schnitt, -e
cut
Es bedeutet eine Trennung oder Teilung von etwas, oft mit einem Messer oder einem ähnlichen Werkzeug. Es kann auch eine kurze Szene in einem Film oder Video meinen.
Definition & meaning
The word Schnitt has several meanings depending on the context:
- Cut or incision: A physical mark, wound, or opening made by a sharp object.
- Average: In statistics or daily life, it refers to the arithmetic mean of a set of numbers.
- Cut/Style: The specific way something is shaped or designed, most commonly used in tailoring (the fit of clothes) or filmmaking (the editing process of a movie).
- Section: A cross-section of an object or a diagram showing the internal structure of something.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: Masculine noun (der).
- Origin: It is derived from the strong verb schneiden (to cut). It follows the pattern of many German nouns that are formed by taking the root of a verb.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- For "average": der Durchschnitt , das Mittel .
- For "cut/incision": der Einschnitt , die Kerbe .
- For "style/design": das Design , die Form .
Antonyms:
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Examples
Der Schnitt des Kleides ist elegant.noun
The cut of the dress is elegant.
Beim Kochen machte ich mehrere saubere Schnitte.noun
While cooking I made several clean cuts.
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