Cutting in German – “schneiden” and “der Schnitt”
The Verb “schneiden”
The German verb “schneiden” means “to cut” and is used in various contexts, from cooking to crafting. In the third person singular present tense, it is conjugated as “schneidet.” This form is used when referring to “he,” “she,” or “it.” Here are some example sentences to illustrate its use.
- Er schneidet das Gemüse für das Abendessen in kleine Stücke.
He cuts the vegetables for dinner into small pieces. - Schneidet sie das Papier richtig, um die Dekoration zu basteln?
Does she cut the paper correctly to make the decoration? - Er schneidet das Brot in gleichmäßige Scheiben für das Frühstück.
He cuts the bread into even slices for breakfast. - Schneidet er das Fleisch dünn genug für das Sandwich?
Does he cut the meat thin enough for the sandwich? - Sie schneidet die Blumen, um einen schönen Strauß zu machen.
She cuts the flowers to make a beautiful bouquet.
The Noun “der Schnitt”
The noun “der Schnitt” refers to “the cut” and can describe the result of cutting or the style of a cut, such as in fashion or film editing. It is important to understand both the verb and the noun forms to fully grasp the concept of cutting in German.
- Der Schnitt des Kleides ist modern und elegant.
The cut of the dress is modern and elegant. - Wie ist der Schnitt des Films, den du gesehen hast?
How is the editing of the film you watched? - Der Schnitt des Gemüses beeinflusst die Garzeit.
The way the vegetables are cut affects the cooking time. - Ist der Schnitt der Haare so, wie du es wolltest?
Is the haircut the way you wanted it? - Der Schnitt des Papiers muss präzise sein für das Bastelprojekt.
The cut of the paper must be precise for the craft project.
2nd Person Singular, Present Tense
In the second person singular present tense, “schneiden” is conjugated as “schneidest.” This form is used when addressing someone directly as “you.” Here are some example sentences to demonstrate its use.
- Du schneidest das Gemüse immer so gleichmäßig und präzise.
You always cut the vegetables so evenly and precisely. - Schneidest du das Papier richtig, um die Formen auszuschneiden?
Do you cut the paper correctly to cut out the shapes? - Du schneidest das Brot in dicke Scheiben für das Frühstück.
You cut the bread into thick slices for breakfast. - Schneidest du das Fleisch dünn genug für das Sandwich?
Do you cut the meat thin enough for the sandwich? - Du schneidest die Blumen, um einen schönen Strauß zu machen.
You cut the flowers to make a beautiful bouquet.
1st Person Singular, Present Tense
In the first person singular present tense, “schneiden” is conjugated as “schneide.” This form is used when referring to oneself as “I.” Here are some example sentences to illustrate its use.
- Ich schneide das Gemüse für das Abendessen in kleine Stücke.
I cut the vegetables for dinner into small pieces. - Schneide ich das Papier richtig, um die Dekoration zu basteln?
Do I cut the paper correctly to make the decoration? - Ich schneide das Brot in gleichmäßige Scheiben für das Frühstück.
I cut the bread into even slices for breakfast. - Schneide ich das Fleisch dünn genug für das Sandwich?
Do I cut the meat thin enough for the sandwich? - Ich schneide die Blumen, um einen schönen Strauß zu machen.
I cut the flowers to make a beautiful bouquet.
Zusammenfassung auf einfachem Deutsch
Das Verb “schneiden” bedeutet “to cut” und wird in vielen Kontexten verwendet. In der dritten Person Singular Präsensform heißt es “schneidet,” in der zweiten Person Singular “schneidest” und in der ersten Person Singular “schneide.” Das Substantiv “der Schnitt” beschreibt das Ergebnis des Schneidens oder den Stil eines Schnitts.
The verb “schneiden” means “to cut” and is used in many contexts. In the third person singular present tense, it is “schneidet,” in the second person singular it is “schneidest,” and in the first person singular it is “schneide.” The noun “der Schnitt” describes the result of cutting or the style of a cut.