No. 4,799 in German
aal
The German word "Aal" means "eel" in English.
In a sentence
Der Aal schwimmt geschmeidig durch das Wasser.
The eel swims smoothly through the water.
Here, 'Aal' refers to the fish, eel, commonly used in a biological or aquatic context.
Er bewegt sich wie ein Aal, sehr flink und wendig.
He moves like an eel, very quick and agile.
In this sentence, 'Aal' metaphorically describes someone's agile and slippery movements.
Dieses Leder ist aalglatt und fühlt sich luxuriös an.
This leather is smooth as an eel and feels luxurious.
Here, 'Aal' is part of the adjective 'aalglatt', indicating extreme smoothness, inspired by the eel's slippery texture.
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