# spitze

spitze is a German adjective meaning “great”.

## Meanings

1. _colloquial · indeclinable · predicative_ great, awesome

## Examples

- Ihre Marmeladen sind spitze. — His jams are tip-top.
- Spitze den Stab am Ende etwas an! — Sharpen the end of the stick a little.
- Der Fuchs hat einen langen Schwanz und spitze Ohren. — The fox has a long tail and pointed ears.
- Elfen haben spitze Ohren. — Elves have pointy ears.
- Ey Alter, dieses Zeug ist spitze! — Yo, man, this shit is top notch.

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