der Cut
Translation
cut (in film), morning coat, edit
Examples
Der Regisseur macht den letzten Cut.
The director is making the final cut.
Zur Hochzeit trug er einen Cut.
He wore a morning coat to the wedding.
Grammar Patterns
to make a cut (film) The director makes the cut.
to wear a morning coat He is wearing an elegant morning coat.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schnitt (cut), Cutaway (morning coat)
Etymology
A loanword from English 'cut'. In German, it specifically refers to a cut in a film or a man's morning coat.
Memory Tips
While it's the same as the English word, remember its two specific meanings in German: one for film editing and one for formal wear.