No. 5,660 in German
blank
Shiny or polished.
In a sentence
Die Oberfläche ist blank poliert.
The surface is polished bright.
In this sentence, the German word 'blank' is used to describe a surface that is polished to a shiny or reflective state.
Ich stehe nicht gern blank da.
I don't like being without resources.
Here, 'blank' is used metaphorically to describe a state of being exposed or unprepared, often referring to lack of financial or physical resources.
Er wurde durch die blanke Wut getrieben.
He was driven by pure rage.
In this example, 'blank' is used to intensify the noun, indicating that the emotion is pure and undiluted.
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