Messerspitze

dieNoun

knife tip; pinch (measurement)

English translations

  1. 01

    knife edge

  2. 02

    blade tip

Word details

German meaning
Die Messerspitze ist das vordere, spitz zulaufende Ende eines Messers.
English meaning
Knife point
Synonym
Prise, Hauch
German example
Eine Messerspitze Salz reicht für das Rezept.
English example
A knife point of salt is enough for the recipe.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Messerspitze
Plural Form
die Messerspitzen

Example sentences with “Messerspitze”

  1. Eine Messerspitze Salz hinzufügen. (Add a pinch of salt.)

Frequently asked questions

What is a 'Messerspitze' in recipes?

It refers to a very small amount, the amount that fits on the tip of a knife.