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edge in German

edge in German is Kante, Rand, Seite — edge means the outer boundary or line where something ends.

edge in German

Kante
noun
(geometry) A one-dimensional face of a polytope. In particular, the joining line between two vertices of a polygon; the place where two faces of a polyhedron meet.
Rand
noun
(geometry) A one-dimensional face of a polytope. In particular, the joining line between two vertices of a polygon; the place where two faces of a polyhedron meet.
Seite
noun
(geometry) A one-dimensional face of a polytope. In particular, the joining line between two vertices of a polygon; the place where two faces of a polyhedron meet.
Vorsprung
noun
An advantage.
Schneide
noun
(also, figuratively) The thin cutting side of the blade of an instrument, such as an ax, knife, sword, or scythe; that which cuts as an edge does, or wounds deeply, etc.
Klinge
noun
(also, figuratively) The thin cutting side of the blade of an instrument, such as an ax, knife, sword, or scythe; that which cuts as an edge does, or wounds deeply, etc.
schieben
verb
(figurative) To make sharp or keen; to incite; to exasperate; to goad; to urge or egg on.
verschieben
verb
(figurative) To make sharp or keen; to incite; to exasperate; to goad; to urge or egg on.

What does "edge" mean?

  1. noun The outer boundary or line where something ends.
    "She stood at the edge of the cliff, looking out over the valley."
  2. noun The sharp cutting side of a blade.
    "The knife had lost its edge after months of use."
  3. noun A slight advantage over rivals or competitors.
    "Her years of experience gave her the edge over the younger candidates."
  4. verb To move slowly and carefully, often in small steps.
    "He edged toward the exit, hoping no one would notice."

edge in a sentence

  • She stood at the edge of the cliff, looking out over the valley.
  • He placed his cup right on the edge of the table.
  • The knife had lost its edge after months of use.
  • Her years of experience gave her the edge over the younger candidates.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "edge" in German?

"edge" in German is Kante, Rand, Seite. edge means: The outer boundary or line where something ends.

How do you use "edge" in a sentence?

Example: "She stood at the edge of the cliff, looking out over the valley." In German, "edge" is Kante, Rand, Seite.

Are there other ways to say "edge" in German?

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "edge": Kante, Rand, Seite, Vorsprung, Schneide, Klinge.

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