sharpened

ˈʃɑːrpənd
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Translation of sharpened into German

Adjective

1.

physical objects

having a sharp point or edge
  • The sharpened knife cut through the bread easily.Das geschärfte Messer schnitt leicht durch das Brot.
2.

skills or senses

enhanced or improved in ability
  • Her sharpened senses helped her notice the faint sound.Ihre geschärften Sinne halfen ihr, das leise Geräusch zu bemerken.
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Synonyms and analogies of sharpened in English

adj.edgedhonedpointedrefinedMore synonyms

Examples of sharpened in a sentence

  • The sharpened blade sliced the paper cleanly.
  • His sharpened skills made him a formidable opponent.
  • With sharpened instincts, she navigated the dark alley safely.
sharpen
ˈʃɑːrpən
Verb
tr./intr.
1.

tools

make an object sharp or pointed
schärfen wetzen anspitzen
  • He sharpened the knife before cooking.Er schärfte das Messer vor dem Kochen.
2.

conflict

intensify differences or disagreements
  • The debate sharpened the differences between the candidates.Die Debatte verschärfte die Unterschiede zwischen den Kandidaten.
3.

figurative

enhance or improve clarity
  • The debate helped to sharpen his argument..Die Debatte half, sein Argument zu schärfen
4.

skills

tr.
improve skills or senses
tr.
  • Reading regularly can sharpen your mind.Regelmäßiges Lesen kann Ihren Geist schärfen.
5.

music

tr.TECH.
raise the pitch of a musical note
tr.TECH.
  • She sharpened the note to match the tune.Sie erhöhte den Ton, um die Melodie anzupassen.

Expressions with sharpen: examples in English and translations in German

Krallen schärfen
Krallen wetzen
The cat likes to sharpen claws on the tree.
Krallen schärfen
Krallen wetzen
The cat sharpened its claws on the scratching post.
schärfen
She sharpened up the kitchen knives.
sich auf die Arbeit vorbereiten
sich auf härteres Arbeiten vorbereiten
It's time to sharpen your pencil and finish the project.
den Verstand schärfen
die Sinne schärfen
He played chess to sharpen his wits before the exam.
schärfen
trainieren
She plays chess to sharpen wits.

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

Adjective / Participle
geschärftadj.

With a narrow field of view, the focus is sharpened on the subject.

Mit einem engen Blickfeld wird der Fokus auf das Motiv geschärft.

scharfadj.

Dull blades of all kinds are sharpened again in a few seconds.

Stumpfe Klingen aller Art werden in wenigen Sekunden wieder scharf.

verschärftadj./pp.

The ends of the electrodes must first be sharpened with a bolgar.

Die Enden der Elektroden müssen zuerst mit einem Bolgar verschärft werden.

gespitztadj./pp.

The adrenaline rises, the lips are sharpened to scream.

Das Adrenalin steigt, die Lippen sind zum Schrei gespitzt.

zugespitztadj./pp.

The ears are notably big, sharpened and far at the base.

Die Ohren sind auffallend gross, zugespitzt und weit am Ansatz.

angespitztpp.

Always try to focus on your pencil tip; it should be sharpened.

Versuch immer, auf deine Bleistiftspitze zu achten; sie sollte angespitzt sein.

nachgeschliffenpp.

Therefore, crystal skull be sharpened to increase the number.

Daher werden Kristallschädel nachgeschliffen um die Anzahl zu erhöhen.

angeschliffenpp.

High-quality guillotines have stamped blades that are sharpened diagonally.

Hochwertige Guillotinen haben gestanzte Klingen, die diagonal angeschliffen sind.

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Other translations for sharpened:

  • verfeinertadj.

sharpened: Examples and translations in context

I couldn't hear anything, and my senses were sharpened.

Es war nichts zu hören, aber meine Sinne waren geschärft.

Pay attention to the skid - it must be well sharpened.

Achten Sie auf die Kufen - sie müssen gut geschärft sein.

Working in that fast-paced newsroom really sharpened her wits over the years.

Die Arbeit in dieser schnelllebigen Redaktion hat über die Jahre ihren Verstand geschärft.

It can untangle the process through sharpened focus and extreme strength.

Es kann den Prozess durch geschärften Fokus und extreme Festigkeit entwirren.

As a result of the salary freeze, many employees sharpened their job skills.

Durch den Gehaltsstopp haben viele Mitarbeiter ihre beruflichen Fähigkeiten geschärft.

With sharpened senses and curious eyes the photographer explored the country.

Mit geschärften Sinnen und neugierigem Blick erforscht der Fotograf das Land.

Since he works without eyesight, his other senses are sharpened.

Da er blind arbeitet, sind seine anderen Sinne geschärft.

Previously, they were sharpened by shaving with a knife.

Vorher wurden sie durch das Rasieren mit einem Messer geschärft.

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