schneiden
to cut / to slice
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈʃnaɪ̯dn̩/
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Cultural Note
Good knife skills are valued in German cooking. The word 'Schnitzel' actually derives from 'schneiden' — it literally means 'a little cut piece.' German bread culture especially demands proper slicing of the many dense bread varieties.
📝 Example Sentences
Kannst du bitte das Brot schneiden?
Can you please cut the bread?
Ich schneide die Zwiebeln in kleine Würfel.
I'm cutting the onions into small cubes.