Schnitzer
derNounblunder; carving (wood)
English translations
- 01
carver
- 02
sculptor
- 03
cutter
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein kleiner Fehler oder eine Panne, besonders in der Rede oder im Handwerk.
- English meaning
- Blunder
- Synonym
- Fauxpas, Patzer
- German example
- Er erlaubte sich einen Schnitzer in seiner Rede.
- English example
- He made a blunder in his speech.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Schnitzer
- Plural Form
- die Schnitzer
Related words
- Schnitzerei
A carving is an artwork or object created by cutting into wood, stone, or other materials using tools such as knives or chisels.
- totemistisch
Totemistic refers to a system of beliefs and practices based on the veneration of totems, typically animals or plants, that serve as spiritual symbols or ancestors of a group.
- Fauxpas
faux pas
- Patzer
blunder, gaffe
- Schnitzwerk
Carving
Example sentences with “Schnitzer”
Das war ein großer Schnitzer von ihm. (That was a big blunder of his.)
Frequently asked questions
How can one word mean both 'blunder' and 'carving'?
It derives from 'schnitzen' (to carve). A 'blunder' is metaphorically a 'carving' mistake.