Sharp

"Sharp" in German

hoch

(musically higher-pitched than desired)

is

(of a note, raised by one semitone)

scharf

(able to cut easily)

scharf

(pointed, able to pierce easily)

scharf

(having an intense, acrid flavour)

scharf

(stylish or attractive)

scharfsinning

(intelligent)

spitz

(pointed, able to pierce easily)

stechend

(intense and sudden (of pain))

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