zu|schneiden
Translation
to cut to size, to tailor, to customize
Examples
Der Tischler schneidet das Holz zu.
The carpenter cuts the wood to size.
Das Angebot ist auf Anfänger zugeschnitten.
The offer is tailored to beginners.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) to cut sth. to size The carpenter cuts the wood to size.
((et4)) ((auf+4)) to tailor sth. to sb./sth. The offer is tailored to beginners.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anpassen, maßschneidern (to tailor-make)
Etymology
From 'zu-' (for a purpose) + 'schneiden' (to cut). The idea is 'to cut for' a specific size or need.
Memory Tips
Imagine cutting ('schneiden') a piece of fabric 'to' ('zu') a specific pattern to make a shirt.