No. 5,149 in German
ass
"Ass" in German means "ace" (as in cards or someone exceptionally skilled).
In a sentence
Er ist ein Ass im Schach.
He is an ace at chess.
Here, 'Ass' is used figuratively to denote high skill or expertise in an area.
Ein Ass aus dem Ärmel ziehen.
To pull an ace from the sleeve.
In this idiom, 'Ass' signifies a key advantage or trick used strategically.
Beim Poker hat sie ein Ass erhalten.
She received an ace during poker.
In this instance, 'Ass' literally refers to the playing card ranked as ace.
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