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slash in German

slash in German is Hieb, Schrägstrich, Bruchstrich — slash means a quick, forceful cutting stroke, or the cut it leaves.

slash in German

Hieb
noun
A swift, broad cutting stroke, especially one made with an edged weapon or whip.
Schrägstrich
noun
(originally, _, US, typography) The slash mark: the punctuation mark ⟨/⟩.
Bruchstrich
noun
(originally, _, US, typography) The slash mark: the punctuation mark ⟨/⟩.
aufschlitzen
verb
To cut with a swift broad stroke of an edged weapon.

What does "slash" mean?

  1. noun A quick, forceful cutting stroke, or the cut it leaves.
    "He cleared the vines with a single slash of his machete."
  2. noun The punctuation mark "/".
    "Write the date using slashes, like 07/07/2026."
  3. noun A sharp reduction, especially in cost or resources.
    "The budget slash forced several departments to lay off staff."
  4. verb To cut with a swift, sweeping stroke.
    "Someone slashed the tires on his car overnight."

slash in a sentence

  • He cleared the vines with a single slash of his machete.
  • Write the date using slashes, like 07/07/2026.
  • The budget slash forced several departments to lay off staff.
  • Someone slashed the tires on his car overnight.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "slash" in German?

"slash" in German is Hieb, Schrägstrich, Bruchstrich. slash means: A quick, forceful cutting stroke, or the cut it leaves.

How do you use "slash" in a sentence?

Example: "He cleared the vines with a single slash of his machete." In German, "slash" is Hieb, Schrägstrich, Bruchstrich.

Are there other ways to say "slash" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "slash": Hieb, Schrägstrich, Bruchstrich, aufschlitzen.

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