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böll
The word "Böll" is not a common German noun; it is primarily recognized as a surname, notably referring to Heinrich Böll, a German writer and Nobel laureate.
In a sentence
Der Böll knallte laut beim Silvesterabend.
The firecracker banged loudly on New Year's Eve.
In this sentence, 'Böll' refers to a firecracker or an explosive device used as part of celebrations. The context is related to a loud sound during festivities.
Heinrich Böll ist ein bekannter deutscher Schriftsteller.
Heinrich Böll is a renowned German author.
Here, 'Böll' is used as a proper noun, referencing the name of an individual, specifically Heinrich Böll, illustrating its use as a surname.
Der Ausdruck „Böll“ wird in manchen Dialekten auch für Geräusche verwendet.
The term 'Böll' is used in some dialects to refer to noises.
In this usage, 'Böll' represents a general term for noises or sounds, indicating its presence as a word in specific dialects apart from its standard meaning.
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