No. 4,210 in German
beschnitten
"Beschnitten" means "circumcised" or "cut back/trimmed" in English.
In a sentence
Der Baum wurde im Frühjahr beschnitten.
The tree was pruned in spring.
Here, 'beschnitten' is used to mean that the tree's branches were cut or trimmed for better growth or shape.
Die Rechte des Bürgers wurden beschnitten.
The rights of the citizen were curtailed.
In this sentence, 'beschnitten' denotes the reduction or limitation of citizens' rights figuratively.
Der Junge wurde nach jüdischem Brauch beschnitten.
The boy was circumcised according to Jewish tradition.
Here, 'beschnitten' means circumcision, specifically in a cultural or religious context.
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