chop

• Ein dickes Stück Fleisch, meist von der Rippe oder Lende eines Tiers, das oft gegrillt oder gebraten wird. Bezeichnet auch ein Kotelett oder einen Fleischabschnitt mit Knochen.

A noun referring to a thick slice of meat, typically from the rib or loin of an animal, often cooked by grilling or frying.

1. Cut of meatA2formalculinary

   A small piece of meat, typically from the rib or loin, often served as a single serving.

   Fleischstück

   • He ordered a lamb chop for dinner.
   • The pork chops were grilled to perfection.
   • She served the chops with mashed potatoes and gravy.

   Synonymecutlet

2. Cutting actionB1formal

   A quick, sharp cutting motion or blow, often with a knife or axe.

   Hieb

   • He used a single chop to split the log.
   • The chef's chop was precise and fast.
   • A karate chop can break a board.

   Synonymeblowcuthackslashstrokewhack

3. Haircut styleB1informal

   A hairstyle where the hair is cut short and bluntly, often at the jawline.

   Haarschnitt

   • She got a new chop that frames her face.
   • His short chop looks very modern.
   • The stylist gave her a blunt chop.

   Synonymebob

• Verb, das das Zerteilen von etwas mit einem scharfen Werkzeug bezeichnet, meist mit Axt, Messer oder Hackbeil. Auch für das Hacken von Lebensmitteln in kleine Stücke oder das Fällen von Holz verwendet.

A verb used to indicate the act of cutting something into pieces with a sharp tool, typically an axe, knife, or cleaver.

1. Cut into piecesA2formalculinary

   To cut something, especially food, into small pieces with a knife or other tool.

   Zerkleinern

   • She chopped the onions finely for the soup.
   • He chopped the wood for the fireplace.
   • The chef chopped the vegetables quickly.

   Synonymecubecuthashminceslice

2. Cut down or strikeB1formal

   To cut something down or strike it with a sharp blow.

   Hauen

   • The lumberjack chopped down the old tree.
   • He chopped the branch with an axe.
   • The boxer chopped at his opponent's arm.

   Synonymecleavecutfellhackhewlopseverstrike

3. Reduce or stopB2informal

   To reduce something drastically or to stop something abruptly.

   Kürzen oder beenden

   • The company chopped the budget for next year.
   • They chopped the TV show after only one season.
   • He chopped his speech short when the fire alarm went off.

   Synonymeaxecurtailcutdiscontinueendhaltreduceslashstopterminate

   Antonymeaugmentcontinueexpandincreasemaintainsustain

Phrasal-Variantenchop downchop offchop up