whet in German
whet in German is wetzen — whet means to sharpen a blade or tool by rubbing it against a stone.
whet in German
wetzen
(transitive) To hone or rub on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening – see whetstone.
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."
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.
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "whet" in German?
"whet" in German is wetzen. whet means: To sharpen a blade or tool by rubbing it against a stone.
How do you use "whet" in a sentence?
Example: "He whetted the kitchen knife on a small stone before slicing the vegetables." In German, "whet" is wetzen.
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