verschärfter
Translation
stricter, more intense, more severe
Examples
Das ist ein verschärfter Wettbewerb.
This is a more intense competition.
Die Lage ist jetzt verschärfter.
The situation is more severe now.
Grammar Patterns
((comparative)) is stricter/more severe The situation is more severe than before.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stricter, more intense; Antonyms: looser, milder
Etymology
Comparative form of 'verschärft'. The '-er' suffix indicates 'more'.
Memory Tips
Just like '-er' in English (e.g., stricter, sharper), the '-er' ending in German signifies a comparison: 'more' of that quality.