scherp meaning in English — acute, astringent, bitter

English meaning

acute adj Sudden and severe, especially describing an illness or pain.
astringent noun A liquid or substance applied to the skin to make the tissue contract, reducing oil and tightening pores.
bitter adj Having a sharp, unpleasant taste, the opposite of sweet.
caustic adj Capable of burning or chemically eating away living tissue or other material.
jittery adj Nervous, anxious, or unable to keep still.
keen adj Eager and enthusiastic about something.
live verb To be alive; to have life.
poignant adj Deeply moving, often with a touch of sadness.
pungent adj Having a sharp, strong smell or taste that stings the nose or tongue.
sharp adj Having a fine edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.
shrill adj High-pitched and sharp, often unpleasantly so.
spicy adjective Containing spices, or producing a hot, burning sensation on the tongue (usually from chili).

scherp is used for these senses in English:

acrimonious (figuratively) Angry, acid, and sharp in delivering argumentative replies: bitter, mean-spirited, sharp in language or tone. [from early 17th c.]
acute Intense; sensitive; sharp.
bitter Harsh, piercing, acerbic or stinging.
caustic (of language, etc.) Sharp, bitter, cutting, biting, and sarcastic in a scathing way.
in focus (of an image) Sharp and clear with no fuzziness.
jittery nervy, jumpy, on edge
keen Having a fine edge or point; sharp.
mordacious Sharp in intent, sarcastic

noun A liquid or substance applied to the skin to make the tissue contract, reducing oil and tightening pores.
adjective Causing body tissue to tighten or contract, especially the skin.
adjective Having a sharp, dry, mouth-puckering taste.
adjective Sharply critical in a dry, unsparing way.

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