nach|schärfen
Translation
to resharpen, to touch up, to tighten (a law)
Examples
Ich muss das Messer nachschärfen.
I need to resharpen the knife.
Die Regierung will das Gesetz nachschärfen.
The government wants to tighten the law.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to resharpen, tighten (sth.) One must resharpen the knife.
Similar Words
verbessern (to improve), nachbessern (to touch up)
Etymology
Composed of the prefix 'nach-' (again, after) and 'schärfen' (to sharpen). Literally 'to after-sharpen'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'after-sharpening' a knife or pencil that has become dull.