No. 5,696 in German
bodenkontakt
"Bodenkontakt" means "ground contact" in English.
In a sentence
Der Reifen des Autos hat guten Bodenkontakt, was zu sicherer Fahrt beiträgt.
The car's tire has good ground contact, which contributes to safe driving.
In this sentence, 'bodenkontakt' is used to describe the physical connection or contact that an object has with the ground. The word 'guten' modifies its quality, emphasizing the condition of safety.
Der Vogel verlor den Bodenkontakt, als er in die Luft flog.
The bird lost ground contact when it flew into the air.
Here, 'bodenkontakt' is utilized to explain the point of transition where the bird moves from being on the ground to flying. It signifies a momentary physical state with the ground.
Ohne Bodenkontakt der Reifen kann das Fahrzeug leicht ins Schleudern geraten.
Without ground contact of the tires, the vehicle can easily skid.
In this instance, 'bodenkontakt' refers to the necessity of the tires maintaining friction and grip on the surface for vehicle stability during motion.
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