Abschneiden Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abschneiden" is used as verb with the meaning of "to cut off", "to cut" or "to interrupt".

Essential properties of "abschneiden"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: abschneiden
Simple past: schnitt ab
Participle: abgeschnitten

irregularseparabletransitiveintransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "abschneiden" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Cut or separate something from a whole"

Definition: "To cut or separate something from a whole using a sharp instrument."
Translation(s): to cut off, to cut
Synonym(s): abschneiden, abtrennen, kappen
Antonym(s): zusammenfügen
Related word(s): schneiden, trennen

📝 Some usage examples:

Sie schnitt die Blumen vom Strauch ab.She cut the flowers from the bush.
Der Friseur schnitt ihr die Haare ab.The hairdresser cut her hair.
Bitte schneiden Sie den Faden ab.Please cut the thread.

2.) "Interrupt or stop something abruptly"

Definition: "To interrupt or stop something abruptly."
Translation(s): to cut off, to interrupt, to stop
Synonym(s): unterbrechen, beenden, stoppen
Related word(s): abbrechen, einstellen

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Lehrer schnitt die Diskussion ab.The teacher cut off the discussion.
Wir mussten das Gespräch abschneiden, als der Zug kam.We had to cut off the conversation when the train came.
Die Verbindung wurde plötzlich abgeschnitten.The connection was suddenly cut off.

3.) "Achieve a result in a competition or test"

Definition: "To achieve a result in a competition or test."
Translation(s): to perform, to fare, to achieve a result
Synonym(s): abschließen, enden
Related word(s): Ein Ergebnis erzielen

📝 Some usage examples:

Sie schnitt bei der Prüfung gut ab.She performed well in the exam.
Wie hat das Team im Spiel abgeschnitten?How did the team fare in the game?
Er schnitt in der Statistik schlecht ab.He performed poorly in the statistics.

4.) "Block or prevent access to something"

Definition: "To block or prevent access to something."
Translation(s): to cut off, to block, to isolate
Synonym(s): blockieren, versperren
Antonym(s): freigeben, öffnen
Related word(s): den Weg abschneiden

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Polizei schnitt alle Fluchtwege ab.The police cut off all escape routes.
Der Feind hat unsere Versorgungslinien abgeschnitten.The enemy has cut off our supply lines.
Die Demonstranten schnitten die Straße ab.The demonstrators blocked the road.

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