No. 672 in German
anlage
"Anlage" in German can mean "facility," "installation," "investment," "layout," "attachment," or "inclination," depending on context.
In a sentence
Die Anlage im Park ist sehr gepflegt.
The facility in the park is very well maintained.
In this sentence, 'Anlage' refers to a facility or installation, often a set of structures or organized spaces within a larger setting.
Ihre musikalische Anlage ist bemerkenswert.
Her musical talent is remarkable.
Here, 'Anlage' is used to mean predisposition or talent, describing someone's innate or developed skill in a particular area.
Ich habe die technologische Anlage gestern installiert.
I installed the technological system yesterday.
In this context, 'Anlage' means a technical system or piece of equipment, emphasizing its functionality and purpose.
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