keen in German
keen in German is kühn, leidenschaftlich, scharf — keen means eager and enthusiastic about something.
keen in German
kühn
(chiefly, Commonwealth) Often with a prepositional phrase, or with to and an infinitive: showing a quick and ardent responsiveness or willingness; eager, enthusiastic, interested.
leidenschaftlich
(chiefly, Commonwealth) Often with a prepositional phrase, or with to and an infinitive: showing a quick and ardent responsiveness or willingness; eager, enthusiastic, interested.
scharf
(chiefly, Commonwealth) Often with a prepositional phrase, or with to and an infinitive: showing a quick and ardent responsiveness or willingness; eager, enthusiastic, interested.
verwegen
(chiefly, Commonwealth) Often with a prepositional phrase, or with to and an infinitive: showing a quick and ardent responsiveness or willingness; eager, enthusiastic, interested.
eifrig
Fierce, intense, vehement.
heftig
Fierce, intense, vehement.
ungestüm
Fierce, intense, vehement.
vehement
Fierce, intense, vehement.
scharf
Having a fine edge or point; sharp.
scharfsinnig
Acute of mind, having or expressing mental acuteness; penetrating, sharp.
beißend
Acrimonious, bitter, piercing.
bitter
Acrimonious, bitter, piercing.
gallig
Acrimonious, bitter, piercing.
scharfzüngig
Acrimonious, bitter, piercing.
spitz
Acrimonious, bitter, piercing.
schneidend
Of cold, wind, etc.: cutting, penetrating, piercing, sharp.
What does "keen" mean?
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adj Eager and enthusiastic about something.
"She was keen to start the new job straight away."
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adj Sharp, whether literally (an edge or point) or mentally (a sharp mind or sharp senses).
"He has a keen eye for detail."
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adj Of cold, wind, or pain: cutting and intense.
"A keen wind cut across the moor."
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verb To wail or cry out in mourning for the dead.
"The women keened over the grave through the night."
keen in a sentence
- She was keen to start the new job straight away.
- He's always keen for a game of football at lunchtime.
- He has a keen eye for detail.
- The knife had a keen blade after sharpening.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "keen" in German?
"keen" in German is kühn, leidenschaftlich, scharf. keen means: Eager and enthusiastic about something.
How do you use "keen" in a sentence?
Example: "She was keen to start the new job straight away." In German, "keen" is kühn, leidenschaftlich, scharf.
Are there other ways to say "keen" in German?
Yes — German has 15 translations listed for "keen": kühn, leidenschaftlich, scharf, verwegen, eifrig, heftig.
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