Schneiden
Example: Ich schneide das Brot für das Frühstück.
Definition
"Schneiden" means to cut something using a sharp tool or instrument. It involves dividing or slicing an object into parts, such as cutting bread or paper. The verb "schneiden" is commonly used when describing the action of making precise or deliberate cuts.
Etymology
The word "schneiden" comes from Old High German "snīdan," meaning to cut or carve. It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, like Old English "snīdan." Did you know that the root of "schneiden" is linked to the Proto-Germanic word *snīdaną, which shows how cutting has been a fundamental human action for centuries?
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"Schneiden" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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