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zugeschnitten

tailor

Es bedeutet, dass etwas passend gemacht oder angepasst wurde, oft so, dass es genau zu einer bestimmten Form, Person oder Situation passt.

Definition & meaning

zugeschnitten is the past participle of zuschneiden. It has two closely related meanings:

Cut or shaped to a particular size or form, especially when referring to clothing or materials.
Tailored or specifically adapted to someone or something. In this figurative sense, it often describes a service, plan, or role designed to meet particular needs.

For example, auf jemanden zugeschnitten means “tailored to someone” or “suited to someone.”

Grammar & word origin

zugeschnitten is the past participle of the separable verb zuschneiden (), formed from zu- and schneiden (, “to cut”). Literally, the verb means to cut something to a particular shape or size.

It can be used in perfect-tense constructions or as an adjective. As an adjective, its ending changes according to the noun and its grammatical context.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms vary by context:

angepasst () — “adapted”; broader than zugeschnitten and not necessarily implying careful, specific tailoring.
maßgeschneidert () — “made to measure” or “custom-tailored”; often emphasizes an especially precise, individual fit.
abgestimmt () — “coordinated” or “matched to”; often suggests that elements have been adjusted to work well together.

Possible antonyms in the figurative sense:

unpassend () — “unsuitable” or “inappropriate”; does not fit the person or purpose.
allgemein () — “general”; not designed for a particular person or need.