noun🔗ShareDas KreuzThe symbol ♯, placed after the name of a note in the key signature or before a note on the staff to indicate that the note is to be played a semitone higher."The pitch pipe sounded out a perfect F♯ (F sharp)."Die Stimmgabel gab ein perfektes Fis (F-Kreuz) aus.musicessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareErhöhungA note that is played a semitone higher than usual; denoted by the name of the note that is followed by the symbol ♯."The music teacher played the sharp F on the piano. "Der Musiklehrer spielte das Fis auf dem Klavier.musicessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKreuzA note that is sharp in a particular key."The piece was difficult to read after it had been transposed, since in the new key many notes were sharps."Das Stück war nach der Transposition schwer zu lesen, da in der neuen Tonart viele Noten Kreuze waren.musicessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKreuzThe scale having a particular sharp note as its tonic."The music teacher emphasized the sharp note in the G-sharp scale. "Der Musiklehrer betonte das Kreuz in der G-Kreuz-Tonleiter.musicessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSpitzen, scharfe Gegenstände(usually in the plural) Something that is sharp."Place sharps in the specially marked red container for safe disposal."Entsorgen Sie Spitzen in dem speziell gekennzeichneten roten Behälter, um eine sichere Entsorgung zu gewährleisten.thingitemessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGauner, BetrügerA dishonest person; a cheater."The casino kept in the break room a set of pictures of known sharps for the bouncers to see."Das Casino bewahrte im Pausenraum eine Reihe von Bildern bekannter Gauner auf, damit die Türsteher sie sehen konnten.characterpersonmoralessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStromschnelle, StrudelPart of a stream where the water runs very rapidly."The hikers were warned to be careful near the sharp in the creek, as the fast-moving water could easily sweep them away. "Die Wanderer wurden gewarnt, in der Nähe der Stromschnelle im Bach vorsichtig zu sein, da das schnell fließende Wasser sie leicht wegspülen könnte.geographynatureessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareNähnadelA sewing needle with a very slender point, more pointed than a blunt or a between."The seamstress used a sharp needle to sew the button back onto her shirt. "Die Schneiderin benutzte eine Nähnadel, um den Knopf wieder an ihr Hemd zu nähen.itemutensilessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKleie(in the plural) Fine particles of husk mixed with coarse particle of flour of cereals; middlings."The baker added the sharp to the flour mixture to improve the texture of the bread. "Der Bäcker fügte der Mehlmischung Kleie hinzu, um die Textur des Brotes zu verbessern.foodagricultureessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareExperte, FachmannAn expert."The sharp in our math class was able to solve the difficult problem quickly. "Der Experte in unserer Matheklasse konnte das schwierige Problem schnell lösen.personjobbusinesscharacteressentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSharpieA sharpie (member of Australian gangs of the 1960s and 1970s)."The local news reported that a sharp was arrested for shoplifting. "Die Lokalnachrichten berichteten, dass ein Sharpie wegen Ladendiebstahls verhaftet wurde.culturesocietyhistorypersongroupessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareErhöhenTo raise the pitch of a note half a step making a natural note a sharp."That new musician must be tone deaf: he sharped half the notes of the song!"Dieser neue Musiker muss tonlos sein: Er hat die Hälfte der Noten des Liedes erhöht!musicessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePrellen, betrügenTo play tricks in bargaining; to act the sharper."The used-car salesman tried to sharp me on the price of the car. "Der Gebrauchtwagenhändler versuchte, mich beim Preis des Autos zu prellen.businesscommerceeconomyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchärfenTo sharpen."Before the test, I sharpened my pencil so it would write smoothly. "Vor dem Test habe ich meinen Bleistift gespitzt, damit er reibungslos schreibt.actionutensilworkessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareScharf, spitzTerminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut easily; not obtuse or rounded."A face with sharp features"Ein Gesicht mit scharfen Zügen.qualitytechnicalthingessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSchlau, intelligentIntelligent."My sister is very sharp; she always understands the complicated math problems quickly. "Meine Schwester ist sehr schlau; sie versteht die komplizierten Matheaufgaben immer schnell.mindcharacterpersonabilityqualityessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareErhöhtHigher than usual by one semitone (denoted by the symbol ♯ after the name of the note)."The music teacher asked the students to play the "C sharp" note. "Der Musiklehrer bat die Schüler, den Ton „C-erhöht“ zu spielen.musicessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareÜberhöht, zu hochHigher in pitch than required."The child's voice was sharp during the argument with his brother. "Die Stimme des Kindes war während des Streits mit seinem Bruder zu hoch.musicsoundessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareScharf, pikantHaving an intense, acrid flavour."The chili pepper had a sharp, unpleasant taste. "Die Chilischote hatte einen scharfen, unangenehmen Geschmack.foodsensationessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareHeftig, starkSudden and intense."A pregnant woman during labor normally experiences a number of sharp contractions."Eine schwangere Frau erlebt während der Wehen normalerweise eine Reihe heftiger Kontraktionen.sensationessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareUnlauter, betrügerischIllegal or dishonest."Michael had a number of sharp ventures that he kept off the books."Michael hatte eine Reihe unlauterer Geschäfte, die er geheim hielt.moralcharacterbusinessessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSchlau, gerissenKeenly or unduly attentive to one's own interests; shrewd."a sharp dealer; a sharp customer"Ein gerissener Händler; ein schlauer Kunde.characterbusinessattitudeeconomymindvaluepersonessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareGenau, präzise; scharfExact, precise, accurate; keen."The student's answer was sharp and precise, earning her a perfect score on the math test. "Die Antwort der Schülerin war präzise und genau, wodurch sie die volle Punktzahl im Mathetest erhielt.qualitycharacterabilitymindessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareScharf, bissig, spitzOffensive, critical, or acrimonious."When the two rivals met, first there were sharp words, and then a fight broke out."Als sich die beiden Rivalen trafen, gab es zuerst scharfe Worte, und dann brach ein Kampf aus.characterattitudelanguagecommunicationessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareElegant, schickStylish or attractive."You look so sharp in that tuxedo!"In diesem Smoking sehen Sie so elegant aus!styleappearanceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAufmerksam, scharfsinnig, wachsamObservant; alert; acute."The teacher was sharp, noticing every student's subtle body language during the presentation. "Der Lehrer war aufmerksam und bemerkte die subtile Körpersprache jedes Schülers während der Präsentation.mindcharacterabilityessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSpitz, scharfForming a small angle; especially, forming an angle of less than ninety degrees."Drive down Main for three quarters of a mile, then make a sharp right turn onto Pine."Fahren Sie die Main Street drei Viertel Meile hinunter und biegen Sie dann scharf rechts auf die Pine Street ab.mathessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Sharesteil, abruptSteep; precipitous; abrupt."a sharp ascent or descent; a sharp turn or curve"ein steiler Auf- oder Abstieg; eine abrupte KurvegeographynaturegeologyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareDrastisch, extrem(of a statement) Said of as extreme a value as possible."The teacher's criticism of my essay was sharp; she said it was the worst she'd ever read. "Die Kritik des Lehrers an meinem Aufsatz war drastisch; sie sagte, es sei das Schlechteste, was sie je gelesen habe.statementlanguagewordessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareTaktisch; riskantTactical; risky."The student's plan to skip class was a sharp maneuver, but risky. "Der Plan des Schülers, die Klasse zu schwänzen, war ein taktisches Manöver, aber riskant.attitudebusinessessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareScharf, spitz, stechend, heftigPiercing; keen; severe; painful."a sharp pain; the sharp and frosty winter air"Ein stechender Schmerz; die scharfe und frostige WinterluftsensationconditionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareEifrig, begierigEager or keen in pursuit; impatient for gratification."a sharp appetite"Ein eifriger Appetit.characterattitudemindessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareHeftig, wild, ungestümFierce; ardent; fiery; violent; impetuous."The argument between the siblings became sharp, filled with angry words and accusations. "Der Streit zwischen den Geschwistern wurde heftig und war voller wütender Worte und Anschuldigungen.characterattitudeemotionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareKörnig, rauComposed of hard, angular grains; gritty."The sand on the beach was so sharp that it scraped my feet. "Der Sand am Strand war so körnig, dass er meine Füße aufkratzte.materialgeologyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareGehaucht, flüsterndUttered in a whisper, or with the breath alone; aspirated; unvoiced."The teacher gave a sharp, almost inaudible instruction to the class. "Der Lehrer gab der Klasse eine gehauchte, fast unhörbare Anweisung.phoneticslinguisticslanguagesoundessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareHungrig, hungrig seinHungry."After a long morning of school, I was sharp for lunch. "Nach einem langen Vormittag in der Schule hatte ich Hunger auf das Mittagessen.sensationphysiologyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareScharf, spitzTo a point or edge; piercingly; eagerly; sharply."The knife was sharp enough to easily slice the apple. "Das Messer war scharf genug, um den Apfel leicht zu schneiden.qualitypointwayessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareGenau, exakt(notcomp) Exactly."The teacher said the answer was "correct" – sharp, not "mostly correct." "Der Lehrer sagte, die Antwort sei „richtig“ – genau, nicht „meistens richtig“.languagewordessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareZu hochIn a higher pitch than is correct or desirable."My sister sang the song sharp, making it sound a little too high and shrill. "Meine Schwester sang das Lied zu hoch, wodurch es ein wenig zu hoch und schrill klang.musicsoundessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
