two-edged

ˌtuːˈɛdʒd
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Translation of two-edged into German

Adjective

1.

figurative

capable of opposite interpretations
zweideutig doppeldeutig
  • His compliment was a two-edged remark that could also be seen as criticism..Sein Kompliment war eine zweideutige Bemerkung, die auch als Kritik gesehen werden konnte
2.

weapon

having two cutting edges
  • The sword was two-edged and very sharp.Das Schwert war zweischneidig und sehr scharf.
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Expressions with two-edged: examples in English and translations in German

zweischneidiges Schwert
His sharp wit was a two-edged sword, often offending people unintentionally.
zweischneidiges Schwert
Fame can be a two-edged blade, bringing both opportunities and challenges.

Synonyms and analogies of two-edged in English

Examples of two-edged in a sentence

  • The statement was two-edged, leaving room for multiple interpretations.
  • The knight wielded a two-edged axe in battle.
  • A two-edged dagger was found in the ruins.

Translations of "two-edged" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
zweischneidigadj.

The color is two-edged, which has white and burgundy.

Die Farbe ist zweischneidig, die weiß und weinrot hat.

The blacksmith showed off a beautifully forged two-edged knife to the eager crowd.

Der Schmied präsentierte der gespannten Menge ein wunderschön geschmiedetes zweischneidiges Messer.

doppeldeutigadj.

The invention was two-edged; it improved lives but also created significant ethical dilemmas.

Die Erfindung war doppeldeutig; sie verbesserte das Leben, schuf aber auch bedeutende ethische Dilemmata.

The team's strategy was two-edged, promising success but risking potential backlash.

Die Strategie des Teams war doppeldeutig, sie versprach Erfolg, riskierte aber auch potenzielle Gegenreaktionen.

zweideutigadj.

The celebration's tone was two-edged, joyful yet underscoring recent losses.

Der Ton der Feier war zweideutig, freudig, aber unterstrich auch die jüngsten Verluste.

The movie's ending is two-edged, providing closure while leaving important questions unanswered.

Das Ende des Films ist zweideutig, bietet einen Abschluss, lässt aber wichtige Fragen offen.

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two-edged: Examples and translations in context

The two-edged implement was designed for both offensive and defensive tactics.

Das zweischneidige Gerät war sowohl für offensive als auch defensive Taktiken konzipiert.

His collection included rare two-edged swords from different cultures around the world.

Seine Sammlung umfasste seltene zweischneidige Schwerter aus verschiedenen Kulturen der Welt.

His two-edged ax effortlessly split the logs for a warm winter fire.

Seine zweischneidige Axt spaltete mühelos die Holzscheite für ein warmes Winterfeuer.

The two-edged design of the knife helped it perform well in the kitchen.

Das zweischneidige Design des Messers half ihm, in der Küche gut zu funktionieren.

Her two-edged dagger gleamed in the light, promising both beauty and danger.

Ihr zweischneidiger Dolch glänzte im Licht und verkörperte sowohl Schönheit als auch Gefahr.

The two-edged knife lay on the table, waiting for its chance to cut.

Das zweischneidige Messer lag auf dem Tisch und wartete auf seine Gelegenheit zu schneiden.

She struggled with her decision, knowing it was a two-edged choice between love and duty.

Sie haderte mit ihrer Entscheidung, da es eine zweischneidige Wahl zwischen Liebe und Pflicht war.

The two-edged weapon felt right in her hands, ready to face any challenge.

Die zweischneidige Waffe lag richtig in ihren Händen, bereit, jeder Herausforderung zu begegnen.

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