scharf
sharp · spicy · hard
Beschreibt etwas, das sehr würzig ist und im Mund brennt oder etwas, das gut schneiden kann.
The German word "scharf" is an adjective that means "sharp" or "spicy". It originates from the Old High German word "scarpf," meaning "sharp."
Meanings of component parts:
- "Scharf" - sharp, spicy
Similar words:
- "spitz" (pointed/piercing)
- "heiß" (hot, in the context of spicy food)
- "würzig" (spicy, flavorful)
- "stechend" (piercing)
Differences in usage:
- "Spitz": Refers more to pointed objects or ends.
- "Heiß": Generally refers to temperature, e.g., hot food or weather but can be used to mean spicy indirectly.
- "Würzig": Focused more on the richness or strength of flavors in food rather than just being hot or spicy.
- "Stechend": Used when describing an intense, often unpleasant sensation, like a sharp pain or a pungent odor.
"Scharf" encompasses both the sharpness of objects and the spiciness of food, making it versatile in describing something keenly acute in feeling or effect.
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Examples
Das Messer ist scharf.adjective
The knife is sharp.
Sein Blick ist scharf und konzentriert.adjective
His gaze is sharp and focused.
Seine Kritik war sehr scharf.adjective
His criticism was very sharp.
Dieses Werkzeug ist ziemlich scharf.adjective
This tool is quite sharp.
Diese Schere bleibt lange scharf.adjective
These scissors stay sharp for a long time.
Meine Mutter kocht gern scharf.adverb
My mother likes to cook spicy food.
Der Fahrer musste plötzlich scharf bremsen.adverb
The driver suddenly had to brake hard.
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