der Schliff
Translation
cut, grind, polish, refinement
Examples
Der Diamant hat einen perfekten Schliff.
The diamond has a perfect cut.
Dem Manuskript fehlt noch der letzte Schliff.
The manuscript still needs the final touches.
Grammar Patterns
`the final touch/polish` der letzte Schliff The manuscript needs the final touch.
`to give sth. the final touch` et3 den letzten Schliff geben I'm giving the project the final touches.
Similar Words
Synonyms: polish, cut, refinement; Antonyms: crudeness, roughness
Etymology
Noun form of the verb `schleifen` (to grind, to polish).
Memory Tips
Connects to the English word 'slice'. Imagine 'slicing' or grinding a tool to give it a sharp `Schliff` (edge/grind). This applies to both objects and a person's polished manners.