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aufgeschnitten
sliced open
Opened or cut into slices with the help of a knife or another sharp object.
example
Für das Frühstück habe ich frisches Brot aufgeschnitten.
For breakfast, I sliced some fresh bread.
aufgeschnitten
sliced open / boastful
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Usage tips
Participle as adjective
'Aufgeschnitten' (sliced open/boastful) is the past participle of the verb 'aufschneiden' (to cut open/slice; to boast). Here it is used like a normal adjective and declined before a noun.
EXAMPLE
Kannst du mir bitte eine aufgeschnittene Zitrone geben?
Could you please give me a sliced lemon?
Context clue
You can recognize the meaning from the noun being described. If 'aufgeschnitten' (sliced open) refers to food or objects, it means 'cut into slices.' If it refers to a person or their behavior, it means 'boastful.'
EXAMPLE
Auf dem Tisch stand eine Platte mit aufgeschnittenem Käse.
On the table there was a platter with sliced cheese.
Typical collocations
In the literal meaning, the word is almost always used for food. Common combinations are 'aufgeschnittenes Brot' (sliced bread), 'aufgeschnittene Wurst' (sliced sausage/cold cuts), or 'aufgeschnittenes Obst' (sliced fruit).
EXAMPLE
Für die Party haben wir viele aufgeschnittene Tomaten und Gurken vorbereitet.
For the party, we prepared lots of sliced tomatoes and cucumbers.
Colloquial use
The meaning 'prahlerisch' (boastful) or 'angeberisch' (show-offish) belongs to colloquial language. In formal situations or in written language, this use is generally avoided.
EXAMPLE
Sein aufgeschnittenes Gerede über seine Erfolge nervt alle.
His boastful talk about his successes gets on everyone's nerves.
Compare with
aufgeschnitten vs arrogant
arrogant
'arrogant' and 'aufgeschnitten' can both describe conceited behavior. 'Arrogant' is more neutral in style and generally means that someone thinks they are better than others. 'Aufgeschnitten' is colloquial and emphasizes more that someone is boasting or talking big. It sounds more casual and often somewhat derogatory. In serious or formal situations, 'arrogant' fits better. In conversations among friends, 'aufgeschnitten' can sound more natural when someone is bragging.
aufgeschnitten
Tom hat wieder aufgeschnitten und erzählt, dass er alles allein geschafft hat.
Tom was showing off again and said that he had done everything by himself.
arrogant
Die Antwort des Verkäufers war so arrogant, dass der Kunde sofort ging.
The salesperson's answer was so arrogant that the customer left immediately.
In real life
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