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spiciness
The quality of foods that causes a burning sensation in the mouth through spices such as chili or pepper.
Ich mag die Schärfe von thailändischem Essen, aber das hier ist mir zu viel.
I like the spiciness of Thai food, but this is too much for me.
sharpness
The quality of an object having a very thin cutting edge or a pointed shape.
Die Schärfe dieses neuen Küchenmessers ist beeindruckend.
The sharpness of this new kitchen knife is impressive.
sharpness
The clarity and distinctness of the contours in an image, a photograph, or optical perception.
Mit dem Autofokus lässt sich die Schärfe des Bildes automatisch einstellen.
With autofocus, the sharpness of the image can be adjusted automatically.
acuity
The precision, clarity, and often also critical rigor of a statement, thought, or analysis.
Er analysierte die Situation mit einer beeindruckenden Schärfe.
He analyzed the situation with impressive acuity.
harshness
The hardness, severity, or intensity of an action, a statement, or a tone.
Die Schärfe seiner Kritik hat alle überrascht.
The harshness of his criticism surprised everyone.
'Die Schärfe' (sharpness) is the noun corresponding to the adjective 'scharf' (sharp/spicy). All meanings of 'Schärfe' can be derived from the corresponding meanings of 'scharf' (e.g., spicy food, a sharp knife, a sharp image, sharp criticism).
Sei vorsichtig, das Messer ist sehr scharf.
Be careful, the knife is very sharp.
In connection with food, people often talk about the 'Schärfe von Chili' (spiciness of chili) or the 'Schärfe eines Gerichts' (spiciness of a dish). Typical verbs are 'mögen' (to like), 'vertragen' (to tolerate), or 'mildern' (to tone down).
Ich vertrage die Schärfe von Jalapeños nicht so gut.
I don't tolerate the spiciness of jalapeños very well.
With objects, 'Schärfe' (sharpness) usually refers to blades. People talk about the 'Schärfe eines Messers' (sharpness of a knife) or 'einer Klinge' (of a blade). A knife can also 'an Schärfe verlieren' (lose sharpness).
Nach jahrelangem Gebrauch hat die Klinge an Schärfe verloren.
After years of use, the blade has lost sharpness.
In an optical context, people talk about the 'Schärfe eines Bildes' (sharpness of an image), 'eines Fotos' (of a photo), or 'eines Displays' (of a display). Typical verbs here are 'einstellen' (to set/adjust), 'anpassen' (to adjust), or 'verbessern' (to improve).
Die Kamera hat Probleme, bei wenig Licht die richtige Schärfe zu finden.
The camera has trouble finding the right sharpness in low light.
In an abstract, intellectual meaning, 'Schärfe' (acuity) describes the precision and clarity of thoughts or words. People talk about the 'Schärfe einer Analyse' (acuity of an analysis) or 'des Verstandes' (of the mind).
Die Professorin war bekannt für die Schärfe ihrer Argumente.
The professor was known for the acuity of her arguments.
With reference to communication, 'Schärfe' (harshness) describes a hard, strict, or unfriendly tone. People then talk about the 'Schärfe in der Stimme' (harshness in the voice) or the 'Schärfe der Kritik' (harshness of the criticism).
Die unerwartete Schärfe seiner Antwort erschreckte mich.
The unexpected harshness of his answer frightened me.
dissolution / solution / resolution
For images, both words can describe an impression of rich detail. Auflösung refers to the amount of technical detail that can be captured in a digital image, while Schärfe means that its contours are rendered clearly. Pay attention to „Auflösung“ when the image data are involved, and to „Schärfe“ when contours appear clear or blurred.
Bei diesem Foto ist die Schärfe der Konturen besonders gut.
The contours in this photo are particularly sharp.
Die neue Kamera nimmt Fotos mit einer höheren Auflösung auf.
The new camera takes photos with a higher resolution.
