NOUN
Einschnitt/ˈaɪ̯nˌʃnɪt/incision; cut; turning point
Einschnitt is a German noun that means incision, cut, or turning point. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌʃnɪt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Einschnitte".
Definitions
1.surgical or physical cut made as an opening or separation(medicine, general)
a.cut or opening made with a sharp instrument
Der Chirurg setzte einen präzisen Einschnitt in das Gewebe.—The surgeon made a precise incision in the tissue.
2.significant or abrupt change; turning point in a course of events(figurative, general)
a.deep change or turning point in a process
Der Verlust des Jobs war ein schmerzlicher Einschnitt in seinem Leben.—Losing his job was a painful turning point in his life.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Einschnitt | die Einschnitte |
| Genitive | des Einschnitts | der Einschnitte |
| Dative | dem Einschnitt | den Einschnitten |
| Accusative | den Einschnitt | die Einschnitte |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Einschnitt" mean in English?
- "Einschnitt" means incision, cut, or turning point. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Einschnitt"?
- "Einschnitt" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌʃnɪt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Einschnitt" der, die, or das?
- "Einschnitt" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Einschnitt"?
- The plural of "Einschnitt" is "Einschnitte".
- What part of speech is "Einschnitt"?
- "Einschnitt" is a noun in German.
