No. 1,473 in German
schnitt
"Cut" or "average" (depending on context).
In a sentence
Der Schnitt des Kuchens war gleichmäßig.
The cut of the cake was even.
In this sentence, 'Schnitt' refers to the action or result of cutting something, emphasizing the outcome of dividing into parts.
Im Durchschnitt liegt der Schnitt bei 80 Punkten.
On average, the grade is 80 points.
Here, 'Schnitt' metaphorically represents the mean value or average score, showcasing its usage in statistical contexts.
Der Film hatte einen schnellen Schnitt und daher ein dynamisches Tempo.
The movie had quick editing and therefore a dynamic pace.
In this example, 'Schnitt' pertains to film editing, underlining the arrangement of sequences.
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