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The cutting of materials such as fabric, wood, or sheet metal according to a specific pattern or measurement.
Der Zuschnitt der Stoffteile für das Kleid erforderte große Präzision.
The cutting of the fabric pieces for the dress required great precision.
The noun 'der Zuschnitt' (cut/cutting/layout) comes from the verb 'zuschneiden' (to cut to size). It describes the action or the result when something is cut to a specific measurement or shape.
Der Schreiner ist für das Zuschneiden der Bretter verantwortlich.
The carpenter is responsible for cutting the boards to size.
'Zuschnitt' (cut/cutting/layout) can literally mean the cutting of materials. In a figurative sense, it describes the structure or orientation of something abstract, such as a plan or an apartment.
Der Zuschnitt des Leders muss sehr genau sein.
The cutting of the leather must be very precise.
In the figurative meaning, 'Zuschnitt' (layout/design) is often used with the verb 'haben' (to have) and an adjective. For example, one says an apartment 'hat einen großzügigen Zuschnitt' (has a spacious layout) or a job 'hat einen internationalen Zuschnitt' (has an international orientation).
Das neue Bürogebäude hat einen sehr offenen Zuschnitt.
The new office building has a very open layout.
When 'Zuschnitt' (cut piece) is a countable noun and often appears in the plural 'Zuschnitte' (cut pieces), it refers to pieces of material that have already been cut. You can often buy these directly.
Im Bastelladen gibt es fertige Filz-Zuschnitte in verschiedenen Farben.
The craft shop has ready-made felt cut pieces in different colors.
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'der Schnitt' and 'der Zuschnitt' can both have to do with how material is cut. 'Schnitt' more often describes the shape or way something is cut, for example with clothing or a pattern. 'Zuschnitt' more strongly refers to cutting something to a specific measurement or plan. It can also mean the piece of material that has already been cut. The words can be confusing because both occur when working with fabric, wood, or paper. When it is about planned adjustment to a size, 'Zuschnitt' fits better. When it is about the shape or fit, 'Schnitt' is more natural.
Yara kontrolliert den Zuschnitt des Stoffes, bevor sie mit dem Nähen beginnt.
Yara checks the cutting of the fabric before she starts sewing.
Der Schnitt des Kleides ist schlicht, aber sehr elegant.
The cut of the dress is simple but very elegant.