scharf
spicy / hot / sharp
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ʃaʁf/
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Cultural Note
Traditional German cuisine is not known for being 'scharf' (spicy). However, with the influence of Turkish, Thai, and Indian cuisines, spicy food has become increasingly popular. The word 'scharf' also means 'sharp' (for knives) and colloquially 'hot/attractive' for people.
📝 Example Sentences
Ist das Essen sehr scharf?
Is the food very spicy?
Ich mag scharfes Essen nicht so gern.
I don't like spicy food that much.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | scharf |
| comparative | schärfer |
| predicative | scharf |
| superlative | am schärfsten |