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• Beschreibt etwas, das scharf durchtrennt oder abgetrennt wurde, oder einen Stil, der schneidend und modisch ist.

Describes something that has been divided or separated sharply, or a style that is sharp and fashionable.

1. Muscular and definedB2informal

   Having well-defined muscles, especially in the abdomen, from fitness training.

   Definiert und muskulös

   • He has a cut physique after months of gym work.
   • The athlete showed off his cut abs on stage.
   • She worked hard to get a cut body for the competition.

   Synonymebuffchiseleddefinedsculptedshreddedtoned

   Antonymeflabbysoftweak

2. Sharp or keenB2formal

   Having a sharp edge or being keen-edged.

   Scharf

   • The knife is freshly cut and ready for use.
   • His cut wit impressed everyone at the party.
   • The blade needs to be cut for better slicing.

   Synonymeacuteedgedkeenrazor-sharpsharp

   Antonymebluntdull

• Substantiv, das einen Schnitt, Einschnitt oder eine Wunde bezeichnet, die mit einem scharfen Gegenstand zugefügt wurde, oder eine Kürzung bzw. Teilung.

A noun referring to an opening, incision, or wound made by something sharp, or a reduction or division.

1. Wound or incisionA1formal

   An opening or break in the skin made by something sharp.

   Wunde oder Schnittwunde

   • He got a deep cut on his finger from the knife.
   • The doctor cleaned the cut and put on a bandage.
   • She has a small cut above her eyebrow.

   Synonymegashincisionlacerationnickslashsnipwound

2. ReductionB1formal

   A decrease in amount, size, or extent.

   Kürzung

   • The company announced a 10% cut in prices.
   • There will be staff cuts due to budget issues.
   • A tax cut was approved by the government.

   Synonymecurtailmentcutbackdecreasediminutionreductionshorteningtrim

   Antonymeadditionexpansiongrowthincreaserise

3. Share or portionB2informal

   A portion or share of something, especially profits.

   Anteil

   • He wants his cut of the profits from the deal.
   • Everyone gets an equal cut of the cake.
   • She took her cut and left the rest.

   Synonymeallotmentcommissionpercentagepieceportionrake-offshareslice

4. HairstyleA2informal

   The style in which hair is cut.

   Haarschnitt

   • I like your new cut; it suits you.
   • He got a short cut at the barber.
   • Her layered cut looks very modern.

   Synonymeclipcrophaircuttrim

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas mit einem scharfen Werkzeug zu teilen oder abzutrennen, oder etwas in Größe oder Menge zu verringern.

A verb used to indicate the act of dividing or separating something with a sharp tool, or reducing something in size or amount.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Divide with a sharp toolA1formal

   To use a sharp tool like a knife or scissors to divide or separate something.

   Mit einem scharfen Werkzeug schneiden

   • She cut the paper with scissors.
   • He cut his finger while chopping vegetables.
   • The chef cut the cake into slices.

   Synonymecarvecleavedissectincisesevershearslashslicesplit

2. Reduce or shortenB1formal

   To make something smaller in size, amount, or duration.

   Kürzen oder verringern

   • The company cut costs to save money.
   • They cut the movie by 20 minutes.
   • She cut her hair short for summer.

   Synonymeabbreviateabridgecurtaildecreasedocklessenpareprunereduceshortenslashtrimtruncate

   Antonymeexpandextendincreaselengthenprolongstretch

3. Stop or interruptB1informal

   To suddenly stop doing something or interrupt.

   Abbrechen

   • Cut the engine now!
   • He cut me off while I was speaking.
   • Let's cut the small talk and get to business.

   Synonymebreak offceasediscontinuehaltinterruptstopsuspend

   Antonymecontinueresume

4. Miss or skipB2informal

   To not attend or participate in something.

   Auslassen

   • She cut class to go to the beach.
   • He cut the meeting short because of another appointment.
   • They cut the party early due to the weather.

   Synonymebunkditchskipskive

   Antonymeattendparticipate

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