No. 13,507 in German
blankes
The German word "blankes" means "shiny," "bare," or "pure," depending on context.
In a sentence
Sein Verhalten war ein Ausdruck von blankem Egoismus.
His behavior was an expression of sheer selfishness.
In this sentence, 'blankem' (a form of 'blankes') is used to describe pure or unadulterated selfishness, emphasizing the completeness or entirety of the characteristic.
Der metallische Glanz hat eine blanke Oberfläche.
The metallic shine has a bright surface.
Here, 'blanke' is employed to describe a surface that is shiny and without blemish or tarnish, showcasing its literal meaning of something clean, smooth, or reflective.
Vor lauter Angst stand ihm der blanke Schweiß auf der Stirn.
From sheer fear, he had beads of sweat on his forehead.
In this case, 'blanke' is used metaphorically to indicate an obvious or visible manifestation of fear through sweat.
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