Anschneiden Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Anschneiden" is used as verb with the meaning of "bring up", "broach" or "touch upon".

Essential properties of "anschneiden"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: anschneiden
  • Simple past: schnitt an
  • Participle: angeschnitten

See full conjugation of anschneiden

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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 "anschneiden" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Bring up a topic"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat das Thema im Meeting angeschnitten.He brought up the topic in the meeting.
  2. Sie schneidet oft heikle Themen an.She often brings up sensitive topics.
  3. Wir sollten das Problem endlich anschneiden.We should finally address the problem.

2.) "Cut the first slice"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er schneidet den Kuchen an.He cuts into the cake.
  2. Sie schneidet das Brot an.She cuts into the bread.
  3. Wir schneiden die Torte an.We cut into the cake/tart.
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