Translation of cutting into German
Adjective
tools
suitable for slicing or dividing- The cutting edge of the knife is very sharp.Die schneidende Kante des Messers ist sehr scharf.
cold
sharp or piercing in nature- The cutting wind made us shiver.Der schneidende Wind ließ uns frösteln.
remarks
hurtful or harsh in tone- Her cutting comments left him speechless.Ihre schneidenden Kommentare ließen ihn sprachlos zurück.
Noun
action
the act of making an incision or division- The cutting of the ribbon marked the opening.Der Schnitt durchs Band markierte die Eröffnung.
mental health
self-harm by making cuts on one's skin- She sought help to stop her cutting.Sie suchte Hilfe, um mit dem Ritzen aufzuhören.
Expressions with cutting: examples in English and translations in German
Images of cutting
(horticulture) Steckling 
(construction) Einschnitt
Synonyms and analogies of cutting in English
Examples of cutting in a sentence
The cutting blade needs to be replaced. The cutting air bit through our jackets. Her cutting remarks left him speechless. His cutting remarks were hard to ignore. The cutting tone of her voice was unmistakable. The cutting of the cake was a highlight of the event.
Cutting of the metal requires precision tools. His therapist discussed the reasons behind his cutting. Cutting became a way for her to cope. The director focused on the cutting to enhance the story. Cutting is crucial for the film's pacing. He took a cutting from the fig tree. The gardener shared a cutting of the rare plant. The highway was built through a cutting. Workers completed the cutting last year.
physical action
- She cut the paper with scissors.Sie schnitt das Papier mit einer Schere.
reduction
- They decided to cut the budget by 10%.Sie beschlossen, das Budget um 10 % zu kürzen.
interruption
- He cut the engine and got out of the car.Er stellte den Motor ab und stieg aus dem Auto.
decrease
reduction in size or amount- The company announced a cut in staff.Das Unternehmen kündigte einen Personalabbau an.
shape
having edges or surfaces shaped by cutting- She admired the cut gemstones in the display..Sie bewunderte die geschliffenen Edelsteine in der Ausstellung
Expressions with cut: examples in English and translations in German
Translations of "cutting" in Context ordered by category and frequency
He marked the wood using the measuring tape for precise cutting.
Er markierte das Holz mit dem Maßband für präzises Schneiden.
Refusing any help right now would be cutting your own throat, honestly.
Jetzt jede Hilfe abzulehnen, wäre ehrlich gesagt ein Schnitt ins eigene Fleisch.
The contour is not printed; it only servers for cutting.
Die Kontur wird nicht gedruckt, sie dient nur dem Zuschnitt.
The wireless all-rounder for grinding, scraping, sawing and cutting.
Das kabellose Multitalent zum Schleifen, Schaben, Sägen und Trennen.
He asked her not to rip that beautiful fabric when cutting it.
Er bat sie, den schönen Stoff beim Zuschneiden nicht zu zerreißen.
The biodegradable oil is specifically designed for cutting and milling works.
Das biologisch abbaubare Öl eignet sich speziell für Schneid- und Fräsarbeiten.
Cancelling the project now would be cutting off our nose, frankly.
Das Projekt jetzt abzubrechen, wäre ehrlich gesagt ins eigene Fleisch geschnitten.
cutting: Examples and translations in context
To measure accurately, hold down the paper while cutting.
Um genau zu messen, fixiere das Papier beim Schneiden.
He picked up a shattered piece of glass carefully to avoid cutting himself.
Er hob vorsichtig eine Glasscherbe auf, um sich nicht zu schneiden.
Companies that ignore climate risks are quietly cutting their own throats long-term.
Firmen, die Klimarisiken ignorieren, schneiden sich damit langfristig ins eigene Fleisch.
Keeping your hair long or cutting it short is mostly personal taste.
Die Haare lang zu lassen oder zu schneiden, ist größtenteils Geschmackssache.
Cheating loyal customers like that is just cutting your own throat.
Treue Kunden so zu betrügen, bedeutet, sich ins eigene Fleisch zu schneiden.
The chopping block provided a stable surface for cutting bread and vegetables.
Das Hackbrett bot eine stabile Oberfläche zum Schneiden von Brot und Gemüse.
The buzz saw's motor hummed before it started cutting.
Der Motor der Kreissäge summte, bevor er zu schneiden begann.
A good chef always keeps a sharpening stone on hand for precise cutting.
Ein guter Koch hat immer einen Wetzstein zur Hand für präzises Schneiden.
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