Adjective
scharf
Pronunciation: /ʃarf/
sharp; able to cut (of a knife, edge)
A2
rank #2,005
Meanings
Adjective
- sharp; able to cut (of a knife, edge)
- sharp; tight (of a turn on a route)
- sharp; discerning (of perception, intellect, mind)
- sharp; severe; harsh (of criticism, attacks, glances)
Example sentence
Vorsicht, das Messer ist sehr scharf!
Careful, the knife is very sharp!
Usage
- ein scharfes Messer — a sharp knife; opposite: stumpf
- scharfes Essen — spicy food; a different common sense
Zum Schneiden der Tomaten brauche ich ein scharfes Messer.
I need a sharp knife to cut the tomatoes.