English–German
“sharp” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃaʁf/
Example
Das scharfe Messer liegt auf dem Tisch.
The sharp knife lies on the table.
How to say “sharp” in German
“Sharp” in German is scharf.
A cutting edge and a fiery bite share a sense of strong, piercing intensity.
Example sentences with scharf
Seine scharfe Kritik traf den Politiker.
His sharp criticism struck the politician.
Tips for using scharf
- For food, scharf usually means hot or spicy, while würzig can describe rich seasoning without implying heat.