sharp in Dutch
sharp in Dutch is scherp, puntig, gepunt — sharp means having a fine edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.
sharp in Dutch
scherp
Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded.
puntig
Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded.
gepunt
Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded.
scherpzinnig
(colloquial) Intelligent.
-kruis
(music) Raised by one semitone (denoted by the symbol ♯ after the name of the note).
hoog
(music) Higher in pitch than required.
sterk
Having a strong acrid or acidic taste.
straf
Having a strong acrid or acidic taste.
acuut
Sudden, abrupt, intense, rapid.
stekend
Sudden, abrupt, intense, rapid.
bijtend
Offensive, critical, or acrimonious; stern or harsh.
snerend
Offensive, critical, or acrimonious; stern or harsh.
kruis
What does "sharp" mean?
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adj Having a fine edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.
"Be careful, that knife is very sharp."
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adj Quick to notice, understand, or think; mentally alert.
"He has a sharp mind for numbers."
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adj Sudden and intense; abrupt.
"There was a sharp rise in prices last month."
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adj Harsh or critical in tone.
"He gave a sharp reply that ended the conversation."
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sharp in a sentence
- Be careful, that knife is very sharp.
- She sharpened the pencil until the tip was sharp enough to write with.
- He has a sharp mind for numbers.
- Her sharp questions caught him off guard.
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What is "sharp" in Dutch?
"sharp" in Dutch is scherp, puntig, gepunt. sharp means: Having a fine edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.
How do you use "sharp" in a sentence?
Example: "Be careful, that knife is very sharp." In Dutch, "sharp" is scherp, puntig, gepunt.
Are there other ways to say "sharp" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 13 translations listed for "sharp": scherp, puntig, gepunt, scherpzinnig, -kruis, hoog.
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