Usage Note
Säge is the cutting tool with a toothed blade; the verb is sägen. Common kinds are the Handsäge, the fine Laubsäge (fretsaw) and the powered Kreissäge (circular saw).
Examples
"Mit der Säge schneidet er das Brett in zwei Teile."
Natural Translation
He cuts the board in two with the saw.
Literal Translation
With the saw cuts he the board in two parts.

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