German Expression · Advanced
das kleine Messer schärfen
sharpen the small knife
Pronunciation: das kleine Messer schärfen
Meaning
A natural German expression used to convey: sharpen the small knife.
Example
Schärfe das kleine Messer vor dem Kräuterschneiden.
Sharpen the small knife before chopping the herbs.
Practice tips
- Practice das kleine Messer schärfen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German expression is for advanced-level learners.