pungent
dasNounscharf; beißend (smell)
Word details
- German meaning
- Chlorgas ist ein giftiges, grünlich-gelbes Gas mit stechendem Geruch.
- English meaning
- Chlorine gas is a toxic, greenish-yellow gas with a pungent odor.
- Synonym
- Chlor
- German example
- Chlorgas wird zur Desinfektion von Wasser verwendet.
- English example
- Chlorine gas is used to disinfect water.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Chlorgas
- Plural Form
- None
Related words
- pikant
pungent
- scharf
pungent
- stechend
pungent
- Stinkfrucht
The durian is a tropical fruit known for its strong, pungent odor.
- Arsentrichlorid
Arsenic trichloride
- Brompentafluorid
Bromine pentafluoride is a chemical compound with the formula BrF5. It is a colorless, pungent-smelling liquid.
- Allylalkohol
Allyl alcohol
- Radieschen
Radishes are small, pungent root vegetables often eaten raw in salads.
- Buttersäure
Butyric acid
- Bromwasserstoffsäure
Hydrobromic acid
- Allylchlorid
Allyl chloride
- scharf
Spicy
- Kren
Kren is another name for horseradish, a pungent root used as a condiment.
Example sentences with “pungent”
The cheese has a pungent smell. (Der Käse hat einen beißenden Geruch.)
Frequently asked questions
Which adjective should I use for 'pungent' in German?
Use 'scharf' for taste and 'beißend' or 'streng' for smells.