No. 1,150 in German
brücke
"Brücke" means "bridge" in English.
In a sentence
Die Brücke über den Fluss ist sehr alt.
The bridge over the river is very old.
Here, 'Brücke' refers to a physical structure that connects two sides over a river.
Die Brücke zwischen den zwei Kulturen ist Sprache.
The bridge between the two cultures is language.
In this context, 'Brücke' is used metaphorically to describe a means of connection or understanding.
Wir müssen eine technische Brücke finden, um das Problem zu lösen.
We need to find a technical bridge to solve the problem.
Here, 'Brücke' is used figuratively to signify a solution or a linking method in a technical sense.
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