VERB
schneiden/ˈʃnaɪ̯dn̩/to cut; to slice; to edit
schneiden is a German verb that means to cut, to slice, or to edit. It is pronounced /ˈʃnaɪ̯dn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "schnitt" and the past participle is "geschnitten".
Definitions
1.to divide or separate with a sharp instrument(physical action)
a.to cut something (with a knife, scissors, etc.)
Kannst du bitte das Brot schneiden?—Can you please cut the bread?
2.to edit or splice together(film, audio, text)
a.to edit (a film, audio recording, etc.)
Er hat den Film professionell geschnitten.—He edited the film professionally.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | schneiden |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | schneide |
| Present (du) | schneidest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | schneidet |
| Preterite (ich) | schnitt |
| Participle II | geschnitten |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | schnitte |
| Imperative (singular) | schneide |
| Imperative (plural) | schneidet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "schneiden" mean in English?
- "schneiden" means to cut, to slice, or to edit. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "schneiden"?
- "schneiden" is pronounced /ˈʃnaɪ̯dn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "schneiden"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "schneiden" is "geschnitten", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "schneiden"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "schneiden" becomes "schnitt" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "schneiden"?
- "schneiden" is a verb in German.
