Scharfmacher

derNoun

hardliner; firebrand

English translations

  1. 01

    hothead, instigator, troublemaker

  2. 02

    hothead

  3. 03

    instigator

  4. 04

    troublemaker

Word details

German meaning
Eine Zutat oder ein Mittel, das Speisen schärfer macht.
English meaning
Hot spice
Synonym
Hetzer
German example
Chili ist ein beliebter Scharfmacher.
English example
Chili is a popular hot spice.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Scharfmacher
Plural Form
die Scharfmacher

Example sentences with “Scharfmacher”

  1. Die Scharfmacher in der Partei wollen keine Kompromisse. (The hardliners in the party do not want compromises.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the connotation of Scharfmacher?

It is a negative term for someone who advocates for harsh or extreme positions.