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sharp

sharp

Meaning of sharp

English

able to cut

Deutsch

hat eine dünne Kante, die leicht schneidet, wie ein Messer

sharp

Pronunciation

British English
/ʃɑːp/
American English
/ʃɑrp/

sharp with German translation

sharp usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The knife is sharp.

Das Messer ist scharf.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

Please be careful, the scissors are sharp.

Bitte sei vorsichtig, die Schere ist scharf.

sharp synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between sharp, pointed, and keen

Advanced: broader words

P
🇬🇧English
pointed

having a sharp tip, not a cutting edge

A2often

ENShe made a pointed remark about his lateness.

🇬🇧English

literary: having a sharp edge

A2rare word

ENShe has a keen eye for detail.

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What does sharp mean?

able to cut

How do you pronounce sharp?

sharp is pronounced [ʃɑːp].

How is sharp used in a sentence?

Das Messer ist scharf. Translation: The knife is sharp.

Is sharp part of Adjectives vocabulary?

Yes, sharp can be learned in the Adjectives topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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