pointed

ˈpɔɪntɪd
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Translation of pointed into German

Adjective

1.

shape

having a sharp or tapering end
spitz scharf zugespitzt
  • The pencil has a pointed tip.Der Bleistift hat eine spitze Spitze.
2.

communication

direct and unmistakable in meaning
  • His criticism was very pointed and made her rethink her decision..Seine Kritik war sehr pointiert und brachte sie dazu, ihre Entscheidung zu überdenken
3.

animal pattern

TECH.
having a coat pattern with dark extremities
TECH.
  • The Siamese cat is known for its pointed fur.Die Siamkatze ist bekannt für ihr pointiertes Fell.
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Expressions with pointed: examples in English and translations in German

fünfzackig
fünfspitzig
The star on the flag is five-pointed.
spitze Bemerkung
Her pointed remark about his lateness made everyone uncomfortable.
spitz zulaufend
spitz
She wore elegant pointed-toe heels to the party.
ganz gezielt
in betontem Ton
She spoke in a pointed manner about the mistakes.
borstig-spitz
borstenartig
The bristle-pointed leaves of the plant deterred animals from eating it..
spitz
The sharp-pointed pencil made a fine mark.

Synonyms and analogies of pointed in English

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Examples of pointed in a sentence

  • She wore a hat with a pointed brim.
  • Her pointed remarks left everyone in silence.
  • The report contained pointed questions about the policy.
  • The kitten's pointed ears were a sign of its breed.
  • Her rabbit had a pointed nose and dark paws.
point
pɔɪnt
Noun
1.

games

unit of scoring in a game
  • She scored the winning point in the match.Sie erzielte den entscheidenden Punkt im Spiel.
2.

location

specific location or place
  • Meet me at the point where the roads cross.Treffen Sie mich an dem Punkt, wo sich die Straßen kreuzen.
3.

goal

purpose or objective
  • What's the point of this exercise?Was ist der Sinn dieser Übung?
Verb
1.

gesture

intr.
extend the index finger to show something
intr.
  • She pointed at the map to show the route.Sie zeigte auf die Karte, um die Route zu zeigen.
2.

direction

intr.
direct attention to something or indicate a direction
intr.
  • The guide pointed to the north star.Der Führer zeigte auf den Nordstern.
3.

aim

tr./intr.
direct toward an object or aim
tr./intr.
  • He pointed the camera at the bird.Er richtete die Kamera auf den Vogel.

Expressions with point: examples in English and translations in German

zeigen
hinweisen
She will point out the stars in the sky.
kein Sinn
keine Notwendigkeit
There's no point in arguing with him.
Belastungsgrenze
kritischer Punkt
The negotiations hit a breaking point last night.
Überlastungspunkt
Belastungsgrenze
The dam reached its bursting point after the heavy rains.
einen Punkt machen
betonen
She always makes a point of thanking everyone personally..
seinen Standpunkt klar machen
seinen Standpunkt verdeutlichen
She made her point during the debate.

Translations of "pointed" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective / Participle
spitzadj.

The ears are triangular pointed, the head is easily angular.

Die Ohren sind dreieckig spitz, der Kopf ist leicht kantig.

gerichtetadj./pp.

The video of a camera that's pointed towards a clock.

Das Video einer Kamera, die auf eine Uhr gerichtet ist.

betontadj./pp.

Kata cut with pointed short sleeves and pant legs.

Kata-Schnitt mit betont kurzen Ärmeln und Hosenbeinen.

zugespitztadj.

They are short pointed, slightly rotated, and very resinous.

Sie sind kurz zugespitzt, etwas gedreht und sehr harzig.

gezeigtadj./pp.

We hope these last few lessons have pointed the way.

Wir hoffen, diese letzten paar Stunden haben den Weg gezeigt.

verwiesenpp.

Respondents also pointed me to other relevant sources.

Viele Antworten auf die Umfrage verwiesen mich auf weitere relevante Informationen und Quellen.

pointiertadj.

For the message is always extremely pointed and its effect precisely calculated.

Denn die message ist jeweils äußerst pointiert und ihr Effekt genauestens berechnet.

scharfadj.

Do not use sharp or pointed objects to detach the tray.

Keine spitzen oder scharfen Gegenstände zum Lösen der Schale verwenden.

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Other translations for pointed:

  • spitzbogigadj.
  • ostentativadj.
  • unverblümtadj.

pointed: Examples and translations in context

Her pointed questions about his past really made him squirm in embarrassment.

Ihre spitzen Fragen zu seiner Vergangenheit brachten ihn wirklich in Verlegenheit.

She pulls his chain every morning with pointed remarks about his lateness.

Sie reizt ihn jeden Morgen mit spitzen Bemerkungen über seine Unpünktlichkeit.

The vampire impaled its victims with its long, pointed fangs.

Der Vampir durchbohrte seine Opfer mit seinen langen, spitzen Reißzähnen.

A shrew's pointed snout is perfectly designed for digging and exploring the ground.

Die spitze Schnauze einer Spitzmaus ist perfekt zum Graben und Erkunden des Bodens gestaltet.

He pointed straight at the top and work has rewarded him.

Er zeigte gerade an der Spitze und Arbeit hat ihn belohnt.

The pointed, partly bloody ears give the typical wolf look.

Die spitzen, teils blutigen Ohren verleihen den typischen Wolf Look.

Very soon the green, pointed buds showed signs of opening.

Sehr bald begannen sich die grünen, spitzen Knospen zu öffnen.

Place the bulb into the hole, pointed end facing up.

Lege die Zwiebel mit der Spitze nach oben in das Loch.

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pointed archpointed-toe
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