skärpa

1
noun
sharpness
  • Kniven hade förlorat sin skärpa
    The knife had lost its edge
noun
clarity, lucidity, acuity, stringency
  • Med skärpa i rösten
    With a sharp edge to his voice

Inflections

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skärpa

2
verb
sharpen
  • Analysen behöver skärpas en del
    The analysis needs sharpening up a bit
  • Skärpa knivar
    Sharpen knives
verb
make more stringent, intensify, tighten up
  • Skärpt bevakning
    Closer surveillance
  • Regeringen skärper tonen
    The government is sharpening its tone

Inflections

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skärpa
skärper
skärpt
skärpte