scharf
sharp; spicy; hot.
English translations
- 01
sharp
- 02
spicy
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Geschmack, der ein brennendes oder stechendes Gefühl im Mund verursacht.
- English meaning
- Spicy
- Synonym
- würzig, stechend
- German example
- Dieses Gericht ist sehr scharf.
- English example
- This dish is very spicy.
- Comparative
- schärferSuperlative: am schärfsten
- Opposite of
- sharp, able to cut (knife, edge)stumpfOpposite of: sharp, in focus (picture, script)unscharfOpposite of: hot, spicy, pungent (taste)mildOpposite of: live (bomb or ammunition)nicht scharf / entschärft
Related words
- Scharfschütze
sniper
- Scharfrichter
Executioner
- Scharfmacher
Hot spice
- scharfsichtig
Keen-sighted
- scharfzüngig
Sharp-tongued
- Scharfschütze
Sniper
- scharfsinnig
astute
- rasiermesserscharf
Razor-sharp
- unscharf
Blurry
- messerscharf
Razor-sharp
- rattenscharf
Very attractive (slang)
- Habicht
Hawk
- Eckzahn
Canine tooth
- Fangzahn
A pointed, elongated tooth located to the side of the incisors, used for catching and holding prey, especially in predators.
- Rettich
Radish
- Meissel
A Meissel is a tool with a sharp cutting edge, used for working on hard materials like stone, wood, or metal.
- Pfeffer
pepper
- Dorn
Thorn
- Meißel
Chisel
- Axt
Axe
- Kante
Edge
- Rüffel
reprimand, scolding
- Rasierklinge
razor blade
- Verkehrsschild
traffic sign
- Skalpell
Scalpel
- Würzsauce
Seasoning sauce
- Schneidwerkzeug
cutting tool
- Vitriol
Vitriol
- Erwiderung
Reply
- Bitter
Bitter
- Debrecziner
Debrecziner sausage
- Astigmatismus
Astigmatism
- Bauchkrampf
A stomach cramp is a painful, spasmodic pain in the abdominal area.
- Reißzahn
Canine tooth
- Flugschrift
Pamphlet
- Metallmesser
Metal knife
- Küchenmesser
Kitchen knife
- Plastikmesser
Plastic knife
- Oppositionsführer
Opposition leader
- Oppositionsführerin
The leader of the opposition is the female leader of the opposition in a parliament or government.
- Schneidekante
Cutting edge
- Philippika
A philippic is a passionate, often bitter speech or writing that sharply attacks someone or something.
- ritzen
To scratch or cut superficially with a sharp object.
- spitzen
To excel
- zischen
Hiss
- mit jemandem ins Gericht gehen
to take someone to task
- verwischen
To blur, to smudge
Example sentences with “scharf”
Das Essen ist sehr scharf. (The food is very spicy.)
Frequently asked questions
Does 'scharf' always mean 'spicy'?
No, it also means 'sharp' (like a knife) or 'focused' (like an image).