No. 3,063 in German
blut
"Blut" means "blood" in English.
In a sentence
Das Blut fließt durch die Adern.
The blood flows through the veins.
Here, 'blut' is used as a noun referring to the bodily fluid within the circulatory system.
Er hat es im Blut, ein guter Musiker zu sein.
He has it in his blood to be a good musician.
In this case, 'blut' is metaphorically used to indicate an innate talent or characteristic.
Der Blutmond war am Himmel zu sehen.
The blood moon was visible in the sky.
Here, 'blut' is part of a compound word 'Blutmond,' which metaphorically describes the appearance of the moon during a lunar eclipse.
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