sharp
gb/ʃˈɑɹp/ us/ʃˈɑɹp/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 2100
Maana
maana 0
adjective
A2
property
1
having a fine cutting edge
Having an edge or point that can cut things easily.
Muundo wa matumizi:
a sharp [object]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'sharp' with 'pointy'; 'pointy' refers only to the tip, not necessarily the ability to cut.
Visawe
pointed (Emphasizes the tip rather than the cutting edge.)
Vinyume
blunt (Describes an edge or point that is not sharp and cannot cut well.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
sharp knife
|sharp blade
|sharp scissors
|sharp edge
Mada
daily life
|tools
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- Be careful, the knife is very sharp.
- The tailor used a pair of sharp scissors.
- He stepped on a sharp piece of glass.
- The chef sharpened his sharp kitchen knives.
- A sharp needle is needed for this fabric.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- This knife is sharp.
- The scissors are sharp.
- The glass is sharp.
- The pencil is sharp.
adjective
B1
property
2
high-pitched or piercing sound
Making a short, high sound that can hurt the ears.
Muundo wa matumizi:
a sharp [sound/noise]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse 'sharp' with 'loud'; loud is about volume, while sharp is about pitch and suddenness.
Visawe
piercing (Implies an especially intense, penetrating sound.)
Vinyume
dull (In sound, refers to being muted or lacking brightness.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
sharp cry
|sharp tone
|sharp whistle
|sharp scream
Mada
daily life
|sound
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- She let out a sharp cry when she saw the spider.
- The referee's whistle gave a sharp blast.
- A sharp scream echoed through the hallway.
- His voice took on a sharp tone.
- The alarm emitted a sharp beep.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I heard a sharp cry.
- The whistle made a sharp sound.
- The baby made a sharp scream.
adjective
B1
property
3
quick to notice or understand
Able to think and understand things quickly.
Muundo wa matumizi:
a sharp [mind/person]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse 'sharp' meaning intelligent with 'clever'; 'clever' can also mean skillful in tricking people.
Visawe
keen (Suggests eagerness and strong ability to notice or learn.)
Vinyume
slow-witted (Describes someone who takes longer to understand things.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
sharp mind
|sharp wit
|sharp observation
|sharp memory
Mada
emotions
|learning
|education
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- She has a sharp mind and learns new skills quickly.
- He made a sharp observation about the meeting.
- Her wit is as sharp as ever.
- The detective's sharp instincts solved the case.
- You need to stay sharp during negotiations.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- She has a sharp mind.
- He is very sharp in class.
- You must be sharp in this game.
adjective
B1
property
4
causing sudden strong pain
Giving a quick and strong hurt in the body.
Muundo wa matumizi:
a sharp [pain] in [body part]
Visawe
stabbing (Suggests an intense pain that feels like being pierced.)
Vinyume
dull (In pain, refers to persistent but less intense sensation.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
sharp pain
|sharp ache
|sharp twinge
Mada
health
|body
Mifano
- He felt a sharp pain in his chest.
- A sharp twinge in my back made me stop running.
- She had a sharp headache after the noise.
- I experienced a sharp ache in my knee while climbing stairs.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I have a sharp pain in my leg.
- He felt a sharp pain in his arm.
- She has a sharp pain in her head.
adjective
A2
property
5
sudden change in direction or angle
Turning quickly or suddenly at an angle.
Muundo wa matumizi:
a sharp [turn/bend]
Visawe
abrupt (Describes something sudden and steep without preparation.)
Vinyume
gentle (Describes a gradual change rather than sudden.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
sharp turn
|sharp bend
|sharp corner
Mada
travel
|space
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- The car made a sharp turn to avoid the dog.
- Be careful of the sharp bend ahead.
- Cyclists slowed down for the sharp corner.
- The path takes a sharp curve near the river.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The road has a sharp turn.
- He made a sharp turn left.
- There is a sharp bend here.
adjective
B2
property
6
severe or critical in tone/manner
Speaking or acting in an angry or critical way.
Muundo wa matumizi:
a sharp [remark/rebuke]
Visawe
harsh (Implies severity that may be unpleasant.)
Vinyume
gentle (Implies mildness and kindness in tone or manner.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
sharp remark
|sharp reply
|sharp criticism
Mada
emotions
|communication
|relationships
Mifano
- She gave him a sharp reply when he interrupted her.
- His teacher's sharp criticism hurt his feelings.
- There was a sharp edge to her voice during the argument.
- He received a sharp rebuke for being late.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- She gave him a sharp answer.
- He heard a sharp remark from his boss.
- Her voice was sharp.
adjective
technical
B2
property
7
slightly higher pitch than correct note (music)
In music, playing or singing a little too high in pitch.
Visawe
off-pitch high (Technical term for being above correct pitch.)
Vinyume
flat (Pitch is slightly lower than correct note.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
singing sharp
|note is sharp
Mada
music
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- You're singing slightly sharp on that note.
- The violin was tuned too high and sounded sharp.
- Her voice tends to go sharp when she gets nervous.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- You are singing too sharp.
- The guitar sounds sharp.
- That note is sharp.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
sharp
IPA
GB/ʃˈɑɹp/
US/ʃˈɑɹp/
Silabi na mkazo
sharp (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (sharp)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: sharp
- Comparative: sharper
- Superlative: sharpest
Familia ya neno
Semi
look sharp
1/lˈʊk ʃˈɑɹp/
idiom
informal
hurry up and pay attention
Move quickly and pay attention to what you are doing.
Mifano
- Look sharp! The bus is coming.
- We need to look sharp if we're going to finish on time.
sharp as a tack
1/ʃˈɑɹp ˈæz ə tˈæk/
idiom
informal
very intelligent and quick thinking
Very smart and able to think quickly.
Mifano
- Even at 80 years old, she's still as sharp as a tack.
- He's new here but already as sharp as a tack.
turn on one's heel sharply
1/tˈɚn ˈɔn wˈʌnz hˈil ʃˈɑɹpli/
fixed phrase
turn suddenly on one's heel/foot forcefully
Turn around very quickly and strongly on one foot.
Mifano
- She turned on her heel sharply and left the room.
- He spun sharply on his heel when he heard his name.