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 (to adapt), maßschneidern (to tailor-make)
Etymology
Composed of 'zu-' (indicating purpose or direction) and 'schneiden' (to cut). It means to cut something to fit a specific purpose.
Memory Tips
Think of a tailor who 'cuts' (schneiden) fabric 'to' (zu) the measurements of a customer.