zerstückeln
chop up · cut
The German word "zerstückeln" is a verb composed of "zer-" (a prefix indicating separation or breaking apart) and "Stück" (meaning "piece" or "part").
- "Stück" = piece, part
Meaning:
"Zerstückeln" means to chop up, to cut into pieces, or to dismember something into smaller parts.
Similar words:
- zerkleinern (to break into small pieces)
- zersägen (to saw apart)
- zerhacken (to chop up)
Difference:
- "Zerstückeln" emphasizes cutting or dividing something into multiple pieces, often roughly or thoroughly.
- "zerkleinern" focuses more on making smaller parts, usually finely or into very small pieces.
- "zersägen" specifically refers to sawing, implying use of a saw.
- "zerhacken" implies chopping with quick, heavy cuts, often with a knife or axe.
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Examples
Der Koch möchte das Fleisch nicht zerstückeln.verb
The chef does not want to chop up the meat.
Warum hast du das Brot so klein zerstückelt?verb
Why did you cut the bread into such small pieces?
Die Kinder haben das Papier für die Collage zerstückelt.verb
The children cut the paper into pieces for the collage.
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