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 'ge-' prefix is a common marker for past participles.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'schnitt' sound of slicing. The 'ge-' prefix means the action is done, so 'geschnitten' means 'it has been cut'.