English–German
“sharpen” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃlaɪ̯fən/
Example
Er schleift das Messer.
He is sharpening the knife.
How to say “sharpen” in German
“Sharpen” in German is schleifen.
An abrasive surface gradually changes what touches it: it sharpens or smooths an edge and wears down anything dragged over it.
Example sentences with schleifen
Der Handwerker schleift die Klinge an einem Schleifstein.
The craftsman sharpens the blade on a grindstone.
Tips for using schleifen
- The participle is geschliffen for sharpening or polishing and geschleift for dragging.