sharp

ʃɑrp
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Adjective

1.

cutting edge

having a thin edge or point that can cut or pierce easily
  • Be careful with that knife; it's very sharp.!Sei vorsichtig mit dem Messer; es ist sehr scharf
2.

sensation

producing a sudden, piercing physical sensation or effect
  • The sharp pain in my side forced me to stop running..Der stechende Schmerz in meiner Seite zwang mich, mit dem Laufen aufzuhören
3.

perception

observant and alert to details
  • He has a sharp eye for spotting errors.Er hat ein scharfes Auge für Fehler.

Adverb

1.

time

exactly at a specified time
  • The meeting starts at 9 AM sharp.Das Meeting beginnt um 9 Uhr pünktlich.
2.

sudden change

in a sudden or abrupt way
  • He turned sharp to avoid the obstacle..Er bog plötzlich ab, um das Hindernis zu vermeiden
3.

music

TECH.
higher than a standard pitch
TECH.
zu hoch
  • The singer sang the note sharp.Der Sänger sang den Ton zu hoch.

Noun

1.

music

TECH.
the symbol ♯ indicating a semitone higher note
TECH.
  • The sharp was added to the sheet music.Das Kreuz wurde in die Noten eingefügt.
2.

needle device

TECH.
medical item with a pointed end used to pierce skin
TECH.
  • Dispose of the sharp in the designated container.Entsorgen Sie die Nadel im dafür vorgesehenen Behälter.
3.

fraud

RareUS
dishonest person or cheater
RareUS
  • The card player was known as a sharp.Der Kartenspieler war als Betrüger bekannt.
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Expressions with sharp: examples in English and translations in German

scharfe Zunge
spitze Zunge
She has a sharp tongue and often offends people.
Ellbogeneinsatz
With sharp elbows, he made his way to the front of the line.
kritische Phase
He always thrived at the sharp end of the project..
unlautere Geschäftspraktiken
The company was accused of engaging in sharp practice to increase profits..
scharfsinnig
blitzgescheit
She is sharp as a tack in every meeting.
an vorderster Front
The soldiers are at the sharp end of the battle.

Images of sharp

  • sharp: medical item with a pointed end used to pierce skin
    (needle device) Nadel

Synonyms and analogies of sharp in English

Examples of sharp in a sentence

  • The sharp edge of the broken glass can be dangerous.
  • She felt a sharp sting on her arm.
  • The sharp cold made him shiver.
  • Her sharp mind quickly grasped the concept.
  • The detective's sharp instincts solved the case.
  • His sharp mind solved the puzzle instantly.

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

scharfadj.

The keen air of winter made every breath feel sharp and invigorating.

Die schneidende Winterluft ließ jeden Atemzug scharf und belebend wirken.

starkadj./adv.

If it's fresh, it should smell pungent and sharp.

Wenn er frisch ist, sollte er beissend und stark riechen.

spitzadj.

The goat's horn is sharp and can be quite dangerous.

Die Hörner der Ziege sind spitz und können recht gefährlich sein.

deutlichadj.

Her analysis brought into sharp focus the main weaknesses in their argument.

Ihre Analyse arbeitete die zentralen Schwächen in ihrem Argument deutlich heraus.

hartadj./adv.

I think a sharp blow would probably do the trick.

Ich denke, mit einem harten Schlag ist das erledigt.

pünktlichadv.

The meeting starts at three o'clock sharp, so don't be late.

Die Besprechung beginnt pünktlich um drei Uhr, also sei nicht zu spät.

dieSchärfenf.

At first glance, however, the display is sufficiently sharp.

Auf den ersten Blick ist die Schärfe des Displays jedoch ausreichend.

dasKreuznn.

In musical notation, a sharp sign can denote a higher pitch.

In der Musiknotation kann ein Kreuz einen höheren Ton anzeigen.

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sharp: Examples and translations in context

The comedian bit back at the heckler with a sharp joke.

Der Komiker zahlte es dem Störer mit einem scharfen Witz heim.

Always brake before making a sharp turn to maintain control.

Bremse immer vor einer scharfen Kurve, um die Kontrolle zu behalten.

They all screamed when the roller coaster made a sharp turn.

Sie schrien alle auf, als die Achterbahn eine scharfe Kurve machte.

The dancer performed a series of sharp thrusts in her routine.

Die Tänzerin führte in ihrer Routine eine Reihe von scharfen Stößen aus.

The mountain bike courses down the trail, navigating sharp turns.

Das Mountainbike rast den Pfad hinunter und meistert scharfe Kurven.

The knife was so sharp that it nicked her skin effortlessly.

Das Messer war so scharf, dass es mühelos ihre Haut ritzte.

Her sharp tongue hides the fact that she actually cares very deeply.

Ihre scharfe Zunge verbirgt, dass sie in Wirklichkeit sehr viel bedeutet.

Their weekly radio show thrives on sharp verbal sparring about current affairs.

Ihre wöchentliche Radiosendung lebt von scharfem Wortgefecht über aktuelle Themen.

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razor-sharpsharp-edgedsharp risesharp contrast
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