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scharf (adj/adv)
   sharp; keen, biting, cutting; tough, severe, harsh; hot (spicy), strong, fiery; armed; horny; sharply, closely
Comparison: scharf, schärfer, am schärfsten

Das ist ein sehr scharfes Messer.
That's a very sharp knife.
Wir haben das scharf unter die Lupe genommen.
We examined that very closely (under the magnifying glass).
Sie müssen das viel schärfer einstellen.
You have to put that in much sharper focus.

Related Words:
etwas scharf einstellen to put sth in focus; to tune sth in (properly)
eine scharfe Zunge haben to have a sharp tongue
scharfer Käse strong/sharp cheese
scharf nach rechts sharply to the right, a hard right turn
scharf würzen to season with hot spices, make hot/spicy
scharf machen to arm (gun, explosives)
der Scharfmacher agitator, rabble-rouser; tease

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