Schärfen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schärfen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to sharpen", "to hone" or "to whet".

Essential properties of "schärfen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: schärfen
Simple past: schärfte
Participle: geschärft

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "schärfen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To sharpen (an object or sense)"

Definition: "To make an object or sense sharper or more acute."
Translation(s): to sharpen, to hone, to whet, to file
Synonym(s): spitzen, schleifen
Antonym(s): stumpfen
Related word(s): Schärfe, scharf

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich muss das Messer schärfen, es ist zu stumpf.I need to sharpen the knife, it's too dull.
Der Lehrer hilft den Schülern, ihre Argumente zu schärfen.The teacher helps the students to sharpen their arguments.
Die Sinne eines Jägers sind immer geschärft.A hunter's senses are always sharpened.

2.) "To enhance, to refine (perception/skill)"

Definition: "To increase the intensity or clarity of a perception or skill."
Translation(s): to enhance, to refine, to improve, to focus, to heighten
Synonym(s): verstärken, verbessern
Antonym(s): schwächen
Related word(s): Schärfe, scharf

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Übung hilft, den Verstand zu schärfen.The exercise helps to sharpen the mind.
Er versucht, seine Beobachtungsgabe zu schärfen.He tries to sharpen his powers of observation.
Meditation kann den Fokus schärfen.Meditation can sharpen focus.

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