Schnitte

Schnitte is a German noun (feminine) with several related but distinct meanings. The most common use refers to a slice or portion of food. A Schnitte is a thick piece cut from bread, cake, cheese, or meat, and it is frequently used in everyday dining and in lists of prepared foods. In casual speech, phrases like eine Schnitte Käse or eine Schnitte Brot describe a single serving or slice, and in some regions, a Käse-Schnitte can denote a simple cheese sandwich or a prepared cheese slice served on bread.

In fashion and sewing, Schnitte can refer to garment patterns or cuts. Here, the plural form Schnitte is used to talk about different silhouettes or patterns that determine how fabric is cut and assembled. The more specific term Schnittmuster is commonly used for the pattern template, but Schnitte can appear in phrases such as verschiedene Schnitte to describe alternative garment designs or shapes.

Regional usage and nuance can vary. In Germany and Austria, Schnitte as a food term is well understood, while in sewing contexts it signals patterns or shapes of clothing rather than the final product. The word derives from Schnitt, meaning cut or section, and the plural form reflects multiple instances of a cut or piece in both food and fashion contexts.

Etymology and related terms: Schnitte shares its root with Schnitt, both arising from the concept of a cut. In food contexts, equivalents include Scheibe or Stück, depending on size and regional preference; in sewing, the related concept is Schnittmuster for a full pattern.