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carved
Made by cutting with a knife or a similar tool from a solid material, or decorated with carvings, especially when made of wood.
Auf dem Regal steht eine geschnitzte Figur aus Lindenholz.
There is a carved figure made of limewood on the shelf.
to be cut from a certain cloth
To have a particular character. This expression is used especially to describe or compare people's strength, resilience, or other qualities.
Sie ist aus härterem Holz geschnitzt als ihr Bruder und lässt sich von Rückschlägen kaum entmutigen.
She is made of sterner stuff than her brother and is hardly discouraged by setbacks.
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'Geschnitzt' (carved) is the past participle of the verb 'schnitzen' (to carve) and is also used as an adjective. It therefore often describes something created through a craft activity.
Die geschnitzte Schale ist ein Einzelstück.
The carved bowl is a one-of-a-kind piece.
In its literal meaning, 'geschnitzt' (carved) often appears with objects made of wood or other solid materials. Typical collocations are 'eine geschnitzte Figur' (a carved figure), 'geschnitzte Verzierungen' (carved decorations), and 'aus Holz geschnitzt' (carved from wood).
An der Tür waren kunstvoll geschnitzte Verzierungen zu sehen.
The door was decorated with finely carved ornaments.
In 'aus einem bestimmten Holz geschnitzt sein' (to be cut from a certain cloth), 'geschnitzt' (carved) is part of a figurative expression about a person's character. Signal words such as 'belastbar' (resilient), 'mutig' (brave), or 'sich nicht entmutigen lassen' (not let oneself be discouraged) usually indicate this figurative meaning.
Der erfahrene Bergführer ist aus zähem Holz geschnitzt und bleibt auch bei schlechtem Wetter ruhig.
The experienced mountain guide is made of stern stuff and stays calm even in bad weather.
