| Subject | English | German |
| opt. | sharp long-wave pass filter | Kantenfilter (e.g. transmitting above 420 nm) |
| med. | sharp wave | steile Welle |
| med. | sharp wave | sharp wave |
| med. | sharp wave | scharfe Welle |
| med. | sharp wave | Steile |
| phys. | sharp-edged wave | Stoßwelle |
| phys. | sharp-edged wave | Sprungwelle |