English–Korean
“sharp” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationnalkaroptta
Example
이 칼은 날카로워요.i ka reun nal ka ro wo yo
This knife is sharp.
How to say “sharp” in Korean
“Sharp” in Korean is 날카롭다 (nalkaroptta).
A sharp edge cuts or pierces easily, and the same piercing force can describe words or judgments that feel severe.
Example sentences with 날카롭다
그의 날카로운 비판에 모두가 잠잠해졌다.keu ui nal ka ro un pi pa ne mo du ga cham jam hae jeot tta
Everyone fell silent at his sharp criticism.
Tips for using 날카롭다
- A comment described this way may be admired for being direct yet still feel unpleasant, so the surrounding reaction shows whether the tone is approving or critical.