VERB
schneiden/ˈʃnaɪ̯dn̩/to cut; to slice; to edit (film, video)
schneiden is a German verb that means to cut, to slice, or to edit (film, video). 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(actions with a blade/tool)
a.to cut or slice something using a knife, scissors, etc.
Kannst du bitte das Brot schneiden?—Can you please cut the bread?
2.to edit (e.g., film, audio, video) by making cuts(film, video, audio)
a.to cut scenes from a film or video
Der Regisseur musste den Film neu schneiden.—The director had to re-edit the film.
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 (film, video). 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.
