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scharf (adjective)

Having a strong, pungent taste; also, having a keen edge or point.

💬 Example

"Vorsicht, das Messer ist sehr scharf!"

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a SHARK with very SHARP teeth eating a SPICY chili pepper.

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'heiß' instead of 'scharf' to describe spicy food.

Forgetting the umlaut in the comparative ('scharfer' instead of 'schärfer').

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