knife in German
knife in German is Messer, messern — knife means a tool with a flat, usually metal blade sharpened along one edge and fixed to a handle, used for cutting.
knife in German
Messer
messern
(transitive) To use a knife to injure or kill by stabbing, slashing, or otherwise using the sharp edge of the knife as a weapon.
What does "knife" mean?
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noun A tool with a flat, usually metal blade sharpened along one edge and fixed to a handle, used for cutting.
"She sliced the bread with a bread knife."
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verb To stab or cut someone with a knife.
"The film showed a thief who knifed a guard and ran off."
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verb To betray someone, especially a political ally.
"Party insiders accused him of knifing his own leader before the vote."
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knife in a sentence
- She sliced the bread with a bread knife.
- Always keep your kitchen knives sharp — a dull knife is more dangerous than a sharp one.
- The film showed a thief who knifed a guard and ran off.
- Two people were knifed outside the club, according to the report.
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What is "knife" in German?
"knife" in German is Messer, messern. knife means: A tool with a flat, usually metal blade sharpened along one edge and fixed to a handle, used for cutting.
How do you use "knife" in a sentence?
Example: "She sliced the bread with a bread knife." In German, "knife" is Messer, messern.
Are there other ways to say "knife" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "knife": Messer, messern.
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