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

Infinitiveschneiden
Present (ich)schneide
Present (du)schneidest
Present (er/sie/es)schneidet
Preterite (ich)schnitt
Participle IIgeschnitten
Konjunktiv II (ich)schnitte
Imperative (singular)schneide
Imperative (plural)schneidet
Auxiliaryhaben

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.

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