spitz
pointed
Ending in a narrow point at one end.
EXAMPLE
Der Bleistift ist so spitz, dass er das Papier durchstechen kann.
The pencil is so sharp that it can pierce the paper.
spitz
pointed / sharp
spitz – spitzer – am spitzesten
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Meanings
spitz
shrill
Having a high, penetrating sound that often seems unpleasant.
EXAMPLE
Ein spitzer Schrei hallte durch das Treppenhaus.
A shrill scream echoed through the stairwell.
spitz
biting
Worded sharply, sarcastically, or deliberately hurtfully.
EXAMPLE
Sie machte eine spitze Bemerkung über seine Verspätung.
She made a biting remark about his lateness.
spitz auf
to be eager for
Colloquial: to be very eager for someone or something or to strongly desire it.
EXAMPLE
Er ist schon seit Wochen spitz auf dieses neue Computerspiel.
He has been eager for this new computer game for weeks.
spitz sein
to be horny
Colloquial: to be sexually aroused.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Flirt war er ziemlich spitz.
After the flirting, he was pretty horny.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry spitz, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | spitz |
|---|---|
| comparative | spitzer |
| superlative | am spitzesten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word family
'Spitz' (pointed) belongs to the word family of 'Spitze' (point / tip). The basic idea of a shape narrowing to a point is still recognizable in figurative uses such as 'ein spitzer Ton' (a shrill tone) or 'eine spitze Bemerkung' (a biting remark).
EXAMPLE
Die spitze Form des Daches ist schon von Weitem zu sehen.
The pointed shape of the roof can be seen from far away.
Describing shapes
When describing the shape of an object, 'spitz' (pointed) is often used with words such as 'Ende' (end), 'Nase' (nose), 'Dach' (roof), 'Messer' (knife), or 'Bleistift' (pencil). Other typical phrases include 'spitze Zähne' (pointed teeth), 'spitze Steine' (sharp stones), and 'ein spitzer Winkel' (an acute angle).
EXAMPLE
Der Berg hat einen spitzen Gipfel.
The mountain has a pointed peak.
High-pitched sounds
In the meaning related to sounds, 'spitz' (shrill) is often used with 'Schrei' (scream), 'Ton' (tone), 'Stimme' (voice), or 'Pfeifen' (whistling). It refers to a high, penetrating sound that is often perceived as unpleasant.
EXAMPLE
Aus dem Kinderzimmer kam eine spitze Stimme.
A shrill voice came from the children's room.
Biting remark
When referring to language and behavior, 'spitz' (biting) is often used with 'Bemerkung' (remark), 'Kommentar' (comment), 'Frage' (question), or 'Zunge' (tongue). Such statements may be deliberately ironic or hurtful.
EXAMPLE
Sein spitzer Kommentar machte die Stimmung am Tisch noch schlechter.
His biting comment made the mood at the table even worse.
Fixed preposition
In the colloquial expression 'spitz auf' (eager for), the desired person or thing follows 'auf' (for) in the accusative. The construction is usually used with 'sein' (to be).
EXAMPLE
Die Fans sind schon ganz spitz auf das neue Album.
The fans are already really eager for the new album.
Colloquial context
The meaning 'sexually aroused' belongs to colloquial language and is understood from the context. Especially in statements about a person or after flirting, 'spitz' (horny) can have this meaning.
EXAMPLE
Der lange Kuss hat sie ganz schön spitz gemacht.
The long kiss made her pretty horny.
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