sharpness

ˈʃɑrp.nəs
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Translation of sharpness into German

Noun

1.

tools

cutting ability of an edge or blade
  • The sharpness of the knife made slicing easy.Die Schärfe des Messers machte das Schneiden einfach.
2.

taste

pungency or acidity in food
  • The sharpness of the cheese was overwhelming.Die Schärfe des Käses war überwältigend.
3.

intelligence

acuteness or acuity of intelligence
  • Her sharpness in solving puzzles was remarkable.Ihr Scharfsinn beim Lösen von Rätseln war bemerkenswert.
4.

photography

TECH.
distinctness and focus of an image
TECH.
  • The sharpness of the photo impressed everyone.Die Bildschärfe des Fotos beeindruckte alle.
5.

behavior

Rare
harshness of manner
Rare
Schroffheit fHärte fUnfreundlichkeit f
  • His sharpness in conversation was off-putting.Seine Schroffheit im Gespräch war abschreckend.
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Synonyms and analogies of sharpness in English

Examples of sharpness in a sentence

  • He admired the sharpness of the newly honed axe.
  • The salad dressing had a surprising sharpness.
  • I love the sharpness of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  • His sharpness in debate left everyone impressed.
  • The sharpness of her wit made her a formidable opponent.
  • The camera's sharpness settings were adjusted for clarity.

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

Noun
dieSchärfenf.

He gingerly picked up the razor, aware of its sharpness.

Vorsichtig hob er das Rasiermesser auf, sich der Schärfe bewusst.

Bildschärfen.

The lightness and therefore the sharpness is mainly determined by green.

Die Helligkeit und damit die Bildschärfe wird hauptsächlich durch grün bestimmt.

derScharfsinnnm.

She showed "a remarkable blend of pride and humility, of independence and helplessness, of sharpness and credulity".

Sie zeigte eine „merkwürdige Mischung von Ahnenstolz und Bescheidenheit, von Selbstständigkeit und Hilflosigkeit, von Scharfsinn und Gutgläubigkeit vor".

dieSäurenf.

Natural sharpness of lemon sweetened by sugar.

Die natürliche Säure der Zitrone wird von der Süße des Zuckers abgemildert.

dieHärtenf.

He experienced the sharpness of exile early in his life.

Er erfuhr früh die Härte der Verbannung.

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Other translations for sharpness:

  • Detailschärfenf.
  • Scharfzeichnungnf.
  • Schärfeleistungnf.
  • Spitzheitnf.
  • Gerissenheitnf.
  • Heftigkeitnf.
  • Schroffheitnf.
  • Aufgewecktheitnf.
  • Herbheitnf.
  • Scharfsinnigkeitnf.

sharpness: Examples and translations in context

Chefs appreciate knives made from alloy steel for their sharpness and resilience.

Köche schätzen Messer aus legiertem Stahl für ihre Schärfe und Robustheit.

Before starting, he checked the sharpness of the milling cutter.

Bevor er begann, überprüfte er die Schärfe des Fräsers.

Carburized tools can maintain sharpness longer than their untreated counterparts.

Aufgekohlte Werkzeuge können ihre Schärfe länger behalten als unbehandelte Gegenstücke.

Due to pixilation, the image lost its sharpness and appeared blurry.

Durch die Körnigkeit verlor das Bild an Schärfe und wirkte verschwommen.

Graphic designers often consider the dynamic range when working with images for sharpness.

Grafikdesigner berücksichtigen oft den Dynamikumfang, wenn sie mit Bildern für Schärfe arbeiten.

For serious photographers, this lens is the ultimate in image quality and sharpness.

Für ernsthafte Fotografen ist dieses Objektiv das Nonplusultra an Bildqualität und Schärfe.

He chose a forged knife for its exceptional sharpness and balance.

Er wählte ein geschmiedetes Messer wegen seiner außergewöhnlichen Schärfe und Balance.

His design featured coved walls, which softened the sharpness of the room.

Sein Entwurf beinhaltete geschwungene Wände, die die Schärfe des Raumes milderten.

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