auf|schneiden
Translation
to cut open, to slice, to boast, to brag
Examples
Schneide bitte das Brot auf.
Please slice the bread.
Er schneidet gern mit seinem neuen Auto auf.
He likes to show off with his new car.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) aufschneiden to cut sth. open / to slice sth. I'm cutting the cake open.
((mit sth.)) aufschneiden to brag about sth. He's bragging about his knowledge.
Similar Words
prahlen (to brag), angeben (to show off); zerteilen (to carve)
Etymology
From 'auf' (open) and 'schneiden' (to cut). Literally 'to cut open'. The figurative sense 'to brag' comes from the idea of 'cutting it thick' or making a big show.
Memory Tips
Picture literally 'cutting open' a loaf of bread, and figuratively 'cutting open' a big story to brag about.