Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #500
Word (Wort)

scharf

Translation (Übersetzung) sharp, spicy, hot, intense
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /ʃaʁf/
A2
Adjective
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
intensity adjective A2 common food senses
"Scharf" is a versatile adjective in German with multiple meanings depending on context. It can describe physical sharpness (like a knife), spiciness of food, intensity of flavors or sensations, and even attractiveness in informal contexts. The comparative is "schärfer" and superlative is "am schärfsten". It declines like a regular adjective with endings based on case, gender, and number.

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scharf is a German Adjective

Learn scharf meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. scharf is classified as an Adjective in German grammar.

scharf Examples (Beispiele) in English

scharf examples with English translations. See how to use scharf in sentences. scharf example sentences in English below.

Das Messer ist sehr scharf.
The knife is very sharp.
Describing physical sharpness
Die Currywurst ist zu scharf für mich.
The currywurst is too spicy for me.
Describing food spiciness
Er hat scharfe Augen.
He has sharp eyes.
Describing keen observation
Sie übte scharfe Kritik an der Regierung.
She exercised sharp criticism of the government.
Describing intense criticism
Die Kurve war sehr scharf.
The curve was very sharp.
Describing a tight turn

scharf Word Family - scharf Related Words - scharf Family Members

scharf Word Family (Wortfamilie)

scharf word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn scharf family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore scharf related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Comparative Form (Komparativform)
schärfer
Meaning: sharper, spicier, more intense
Example: Dieses Chili ist schärfer als das andere.
Adjective
Superlative Form (Superlativform)
am schärfsten
Meaning: sharpest, spiciest, most intense
Example: Das ist die am schärfsten gewürzte Suppe.
Adjective
Noun Form (Substantivierte Form)
die Schärfe
Meaning: sharpness, spiciness, intensity
Example: Die Schärfe des Messers ist beeindruckend.
Noun

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scharf Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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scharf Collocations (Kollokationen)

scharf collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn scharf word combinations and how to use scharf with other words naturally.

scharfes Messer
sharp knife
High frequency
scharfe Soße
spicy sauce
High frequency
scharfe Kritik
sharp criticism
Medium frequency
scharfe Kurve
sharp curve
Medium frequency
scharfe Augen
sharp eyes
Medium frequency
scharfer Geschmack
intense flavor
Medium frequency
scharfe Kante
sharp edge
Low frequency
scharfe Zunge
sharp tongue
Low frequency

scharf Idioms (Redewendungen)

scharf idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing scharf with meanings and explanations. Master scharf expressions used in everyday German.

scharf auf etwas sein
to be keen on something
To be very interested in or eager for something
scharf machen
to turn someone on
To sexually arouse someone (informal)
scharf schießen
to shoot with live ammunition
Literally means to shoot sharply, referring to using real bullets
scharf wie Senf
sharp as mustard
Very sharp or spicy

scharf Synonyms (Synonyme)

scharf synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for scharf and expand your German vocabulary. Learn scharf similar words and their usage.

spitz
Meaning: pointed, sharp
High similarity
heiß
Meaning: hot
Medium similarity
würzig
Meaning: spicy, flavorful
Medium similarity
intensiv
Meaning: intense
Medium similarity
pikant
Meaning: spicy, piquant
Medium similarity

scharf Antonyms (Antonyme)

scharf antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to scharf. Discover scharf opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

stumpf
Meaning: dull, blunt
mild
Meaning: mild
sanft
Meaning: gentle, soft
lasch
Meaning: bland, weak

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scharf Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

scharf semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to scharf. Explore scharf related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn scharf contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

würzen Messer Chili Kritik Auge Kurve Senf Pfeffer intensiv heiß

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