whet in Bulgarian
whet in Bulgarian is остря, точа, възбуждам — whet means to sharpen a blade or tool by rubbing it against a stone.
whet in Bulgarian
остря
Pronounced: ostrya
(transitive) To hone or rub on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening – see whetstone.
точа
Pronounced: tocha
(transitive) To hone or rub on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening – see whetstone.
възбуждам
Pronounced: vazbuzhdam
(transitive) To stimulate or make more keen.
изострям
Pronounced: izostryam
(transitive) To stimulate or make more keen.
What does "whet" mean?
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verb To sharpen a blade or tool by rubbing it against a stone.
"He whetted the kitchen knife on a small stone before slicing the vegetables."
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verb To make an appetite, interest, or desire stronger.
"The smell of garlic whetted her appetite before dinner even arrived."
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whet in a sentence
- He whetted the kitchen knife on a small stone before slicing the vegetables.
- The butcher whets his cleaver every morning before opening.
- The smell of garlic whetted her appetite before dinner even arrived.
- The trailer was enough to whet fans' appetite for the new film.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "whet" in Bulgarian?
"whet" in Bulgarian is остря, точа, възбуждам. whet means: To sharpen a blade or tool by rubbing it against a stone.
How do you pronounce остря?
"whet" in Bulgarian is остря, pronounced "ostrya".
How do you use "whet" in a sentence?
Example: "He whetted the kitchen knife on a small stone before slicing the vegetables." In Bulgarian, "whet" is остря, точа, възбуждам.
Are there other ways to say "whet" in Bulgarian?
Yes — Bulgarian has 4 translations listed for "whet": остря, точа, възбуждам, изострям.
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