scharfzüngig
sharp-tongued, caustic
English translations
- 01
sharp-tongued
- 02
acerbic
- 03
caustic
- 04
biting
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine Person, die gerne bissige, verletzende oder kritische Bemerkungen macht.
- English meaning
- Sharp-tongued
- Synonym
- bissig, spitzzüngig
- German example
- Ihre scharfzüngigen Kommentare verletzten oft die Gefühle anderer.
- English example
- Her sharp-tongued comments often hurt other people's feelings.
- Comparative
- scharfzüngigerSuperlative: am scharfzüngigsten
Related words
- pointiert
Pointed
Example sentences with “scharfzüngig”
Sie ist bekannt für ihre scharfzüngige Art. (She is known for her sharp-tongued nature.)
Frequently asked questions
Is this a compound word?
Yes, 'scharf' (sharp) + 'Zunge' (tongue) + 'ig'.