geschnitten
Translation
cut, sliced
Examples
Das Brot ist frisch geschnitten.
The bread is freshly cut.
Er hat sich in den Finger geschnitten.
He cut his finger.
Grammar Patterns
to cut ((sth.)) to cut something He has cut the bread.
to cut oneself ((on sth.)) to cut oneself on something She has cut herself on the finger.
Similar Words
Synonyms: divided, chopped; Antonyms: whole, uncut
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'schneiden' (to cut). The prefix 'ge-' is typical for past participles in German.
Memory Tips
Imagine the sound 'schnitt' a knife makes. The 'ge-' prefix indicates a completed action, so 'geschnitten' means 'has been cut'.