Schärfe/ˈʃɛʁfə/sharpness; spiciness; acuteness
Schärfe is a German noun that means sharpness, spiciness, or acuteness. It is pronounced /ˈʃɛʁfə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Schärfen".
Definitions
1.the quality of being sharp (edge, point, image, etc.)(physical property)
a.the condition or degree of being able to cut or pierce
Die Schärfe dieses Messers beeindruckt mich immer wieder.—The sharpness of this knife impresses me again and again.
b.clarity or distinctness in images
Die Schärfe des Fotos ist erstaunlich.—The sharpness of the photo is astonishing.
2.spiciness or hotness (of food)(taste)
a.degree of heat due to spices or chili
Die Schärfe der Suppe war für mich zu stark.—The spiciness of the soup was too strong for me.
3.acuteness or intensity (in speech, intellect, etc.)(abstract or figurative)
a.the intensity or harshness (of words, tone, intellect)
In seiner Kritik fehlte es nicht an Schärfe.—His criticism did not lack acuteness.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Schärfe | die Schärfen |
| Genitive | der Schärfe | der Schärfen |
| Dative | der Schärfe | den Schärfen |
| Accusative | die Schärfe | die Schärfen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Schärfe" mean in English?
- "Schärfe" means sharpness, spiciness, or acuteness. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Schärfe"?
- "Schärfe" is pronounced /ˈʃɛʁfə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Schärfe" der, die, or das?
- "Schärfe" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Schärfe"?
- The plural of "Schärfe" is "Schärfen".
- What part of speech is "Schärfe"?
- "Schärfe" is a noun in German.
