Translation of sharp into German
Adjective
perception
observant and alert to details- He has a sharp eye for spotting errors.Er hat ein scharfes Auge für Fehler.
Adverb
music
- The singer sang the note sharp.Der Sänger sang den Ton zu hoch.
Noun
music
- The sharp was added to the sheet music.Das Kreuz wurde in die Noten eingefügt.
needle device
- Dispose of the sharp in the designated container.Entsorgen Sie die Nadel im dafür vorgesehenen Behälter.
fraud
- The card player was known as a sharp.Der Kartenspieler war als Betrüger bekannt.
Expressions with sharp: examples in English and translations in German
Images of sharp

(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.
The sharp detective quickly uncovered the truth. The lemonade had a sharp tang. I love the sharp taste of cranberries. His sharp words left everyone silent. The review was sharp and unforgiving. She looked sharp in her new dress. His sharp outfit turned heads at the gala. The photograph had a sharp focus. Her sharp memory impressed everyone. The mountain path had a sharp incline. He felt a sharp pain in his ankle. The singer's voice was sharp throughout the performance. This instrument tends to sound sharp in cold weather. The train departs at 6 PM sharp. Dinner will be served at 7 sharp. The car stopped sharp at the red light. She turned sharp when she heard her name. The violinist played the note sharp. Her voice went sharp during the performance. The composer frequently uses a sharp in his melodies. A sharp can change the mood of a piece. The nurse carefully handled the sharp to avoid injury. Sharps must be disposed of in puncture-proof containers. He was labeled a sharp after the scam. Beware of the sharp in the poker room.
Translations of "sharp" in Context ordered by category and frequency
The keen air of winter made every breath feel sharp and invigorating.
Die schneidende Winterluft ließ jeden Atemzug scharf und belebend wirken.
If it's fresh, it should smell pungent and sharp.
Wenn er frisch ist, sollte er beissend und stark riechen.
The goat's horn is sharp and can be quite dangerous.
Die Hörner der Ziege sind spitz und können recht gefährlich sein.
Her analysis brought into sharp focus the main weaknesses in their argument.
Ihre Analyse arbeitete die zentralen Schwächen in ihrem Argument deutlich heraus.
I think a sharp blow would probably do the trick.
Ich denke, mit einem harten Schlag ist das erledigt.
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.
At first glance, however, the display is sufficiently sharp.
Auf den ersten Blick ist die Schärfe des Displays jedoch ausreichend.
In musical notation, a sharp sign can denote a higher pitch.
In der Musiknotation kann ein Kreuz einen höheren Ton anzeigen.
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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