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• Beschreibt etwas, das scharf, durchdringend oder zum Schneiden geeignet ist; wird auch im übertragenen Sinn für verletzende oder sarkastische Bemerkungen verwendet.

Describes something that is sharp, incisive, or capable of cutting; also used figuratively to describe remarks that are hurtful or sarcastic.

1. Harsh or hurtful speechB2formal

   Describing words or remarks that are sharp, critical, and likely to cause emotional pain.

   Scharf

   • Her cutting remark left him speechless.
   • He made a cutting comment about her work.
   • The critic's review was particularly cutting.

   Synonymeacerbiccaustichurtfulmordantscathingsharpspitefultrenchantwounding

   Antonymecomplimentarydiplomaticgentlekindmildpraisingsoothingtactful

2. Unpleasantly cold and dampB2formal

   Referring to weather or air that is bitterly cold and penetrating.

   Schneidend kalt

   • A cutting wind blew across the plains.
   • The morning air was cutting and damp.
   • They walked home in the cutting cold.

   Synonymebitterkeenpenetratingpiercingrawsharp

   Antonymebalmygentlemildwarm

3. Painful like a sharp instrumentB2formal

   Describing a physical sensation that feels like being cut or pierced.

   Schneidend

   • He felt a cutting pain in his side.
   • The cold water gave a cutting sensation to his skin.
   • A cutting ache shot through her knee.

   Synonymekeenlancinatingpiercingsharpstabbing

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen, darunter das Schneiden oder Kürzen von etwas, das Auswählen und Zusammenstellen von Filmszenen, ein abgetrennter Pflanzenteil zur Vermehrung oder ein Auszug aus einer Veröffentlichung.

A noun with multiple meanings, including the selection and assembly of scenes for a film, a piece removed from a plant for propagation, the act of dividing or shortening something, or an excerpt from a publication.

1. Film editingB2formalart

   The process of selecting and assembling scenes to create a finished film or video.

   Filmschnitt

   • The cutting of the movie took several months.
   • She is an expert in film cutting and post-production.
   • The director oversaw the final cutting of the documentary.

   Synonymeassemblyeditingfilm editingmontage

2. Plant propagationB1formalscientific

   A piece of a plant, such as a stem or leaf, removed to grow a new plant through rooting or grafting.

   Steckling

   • He took a cutting from the rose bush to plant in his garden.
   • The gardener used a cutting to propagate the rare orchid.
   • Rooting hormone helps the cutting develop new roots.

   Synonymescionsetslip

3. Act of dividingA2formal

   The action of cutting something into separate parts.

   Schneiden

   • The cutting of the cake was a highlight of the party.
   • Precise cutting is required for this woodworking project.
   • The cutting of the fabric must be done carefully.

   Synonymebisectioncleavagedivisionpartitionpartitioningseparationseveranceseveringsplitsplitting

   Antonymebindingjoiningmerging

4. Separated pieceB1formal

   A piece that has been cut off from the main part of something.

   Abschnitt

   • She saved a cutting of the wallpaper for future repairs.
   • The chef discarded the vegetable cuttings.
   • A small cutting of the metal was analyzed in the lab.

   Synonymecutfragmentpieceportionscrapsectionsegmentslicesnippet

5. Newspaper excerptB1formal

   An article or clipping cut from a newspaper or magazine.

   Zeitungsausschnitt

   • He kept a cutting from the local paper about the event.
   • The scrapbook was filled with cuttings from various magazines.
   • She showed me a cutting of the review from the newspaper.

   Synonymearticleclippingexcerptextractpiecesnippet

6. Shaping hard materialB2formaltechnical

   The process of removing parts from a hard material to create a desired pattern or shape.

   Schneiden

   • The cutting of the stone required specialized tools.
   • Laser cutting is used for precise metal shaping.
   • The artist specialized in cutting intricate designs into glass.

   Synonymecarvingengraving

• 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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