Schneiden

Q: Is it der, die, or das Schneiden?

It is das Schneiden. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Schneiden is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

Q: What is the plural of das Schneiden?

The noun Schneiden is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

Q: What does das Schneiden mean in English?

The German word das Schneiden translates to “cutting” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Schneiden?

Like all German nouns, Schneiden changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are: Nominativ: das Schneiden Akkusativ: das Schneiden Dativ: dem Schneiden Genitiv: des Schneidens These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.

cutting

Strong

Why does the noun Schneiden have the article das?

This noun follows no general suffix rule — its gender is part of the core vocabulary you simply learn alongside the word.

Declension table for German noun Schneiden

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Schneiden	ein Schneiden	kein Schneiden
Akkusativ	das Schneiden	ein Schneiden	kein Schneiden
Dativ	dem Schneiden	einem Schneiden	keinem Schneiden
Genitiv	des Schneidens	eines Schneidens	keines Schneidens

Examples in context

Real sentences using Schneiden in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das schnelle Schneiden ist wichtig.The fast cutting is important.	Ein präzises Schneiden hilft immer.A precise cutting always helps.	Kein grobes Schneiden ist erlaubt hier.No rough cutting is allowed here.
Akkusativ	Ich mag das vorsichtige Schneiden sehr.I like the careful cutting very much.	Er lernt ein neues Schneiden.He learns a new cutting technique.	Sie will kein schnelles Schneiden.She doesn't want any fast cutting.
Dativ	Wir helfen dem schwierigen Schneiden.We help with the difficult cutting.	Ich denke an einem einfachen Schneiden.I think about an easy cutting.	Er hat Angst vor keinem scharfen Schneiden.He is not afraid of any sharp cutting.
Genitiv	Der Zweck des genauen Schneidens ist klar.The purpose of the exact cutting is clear.	Die Kunst eines eines guten Schneidens ist schwer.The art of a good cutting is difficult.	Der Wert keines keines schlechten Schneidens ist hoch.The value of no bad cutting is high.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Schneiden?

It is das Schneiden. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Schneiden is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What is the plural of das Schneiden?

The noun Schneiden is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

What does das Schneiden mean in English?

The German word das Schneiden translates to “cutting” in English.

How do you decline das Schneiden?

Like all German nouns, Schneiden changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: das Schneiden
Akkusativ: das Schneiden
Dativ: dem Schneiden
Genitiv: des Schneidens

These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.