der Schnitt
Translation
cut, incision, haircut, average
Examples
Der Arzt machte einen kleinen Schnitt.
The doctor made a small incision.
Ich brauche einen neuen Schnitt.
I need a new haircut.
Im Schnitt kostet das 20 Euro.
On average, that costs 20 euros.
Grammar Patterns
einen Schnitt ((in sth.)) machen to make a cut ((in sth.)) He made a cut in the paper.
im Schnitt on average On average, people sleep 7 hours.
Similar Words
Synonyms: incision, wound; haircut; average. Antonyms: none.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'schneiden' (to cut).
Memory Tips
A 'Schnitt' is the result of 'schneiden' (to cut) – whether it's a haircut, a cut on your finger, or a 'cut' of data to find the average.