skarpsinne

Swedish

Etymology

skarp + sinne. Attested since 1839. Compare German Scharfsinn.

Noun

skarpsinne n

  1. acumen, acuteness
  2. astuteness
  3. sagacity
  4. ingenuity
  5. discernment
  6. perspicacity

Declension

Declension of skarpsinne 
Uncountable
Indefinite Definite
Nominative skarpsinne skarpsinnet
Genitive skarpsinnes skarpsinnets

References

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