This is the 11017th most frequent German word.
schnitzen
To carve.
Here, 'schnitzt' is used figuratively to illustrate an activity one does as a hobby or leisure pursuit.
Sie schnitzt an langen Winterabenden, um sich zu entspannen.
She carves on long winter evenings to relax.
Here, 'schnitzt' is used to describe the act of carving or sculpting an object from a material, often wood, which is its literal meaning.
Er schnitzt eine Figur aus Holz.
He carves a figure out of wood.
In this example, 'schnitzen' is employed to express carving decorative shapes or designs into a material, showing its use in describing an action for art or design.