# der Schliff

der Schliff is a German noun meaning “sharpening”. Forms: des Schliffes, die Schliffe.

## Forms

- Genitive: des Schliffes
- Plural: die Schliffe

## In other languages

- Русский: шлифование, шлифовка

## Meanings

1. _singular · singular-only_ sharpening (of a blade)
2. _singular · singular-only_ grinding
3. _singular · singular-only_ cutting (of precious stones or glass)
4. cut (of jewelry)
5. _figurative_ polish, sheen, sophistication
   - etwas den letzten Schliff geben — to put the finishing touches on something

## Examples

- Jetzt verleihe ich ihm den letzten Schliff. — Now I'll add the finishing touch.
- Der Schliff des Diamanten ist perfekt. — The cut of the diamond is perfect.

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