messerscharf

razor-sharp

English translations

  1. 01

    razor-sharp

Word details

German meaning
Extrem scharf; sehr präzise oder scharfsinnig.
English meaning
Razor-sharp
Synonym
sehr scharf, schneidend
German example
Das Messer ist messerscharf.
English example
The knife is razor-sharp.

Example sentences with “messerscharf”

  1. Er hat einen messerscharfen Verstand. (He has a razor-sharp mind.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'messerscharf' used for objects?

Yes, literally for blades, but very common metaphorically for sharp intellect or observations.