Translation of "whet" into German

wetzen, schärfen, anregen are the top translations of "whet" into German.

whet verb noun grammar

(transitive) To hone or rub on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening. [..]

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  • wetzen

    verb

    hone or rub on with some substance for the purpose of sharpening

    Why do you whet your knife so earnestly?

    Was wetzest du so eifrig da dein Messer?

  • schärfen

    verb v

    " The murderous redskins are now whetting their knives in anticipation of the moment when they begin their bloody work.

    " Die mörderischen Rothäute schärfen nun ihre Messer in Erwartung des Augenblicks, wenn sie ihre blutige Arbeit beginnen. "

  • anregen

    verb

    Tom usually has a glass of wine before dinner to whet his appetite.

    Tom trinkt vor dem Abendessen gewöhnlich ein Glas Wein, um seinen Appetit anzuregen.

  • Less frequent translations

    • schleifen
    • spitzen
    • scharf machen
    • scharf schleifen

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