No. 5,797 in German
brückenbauer
"Brückenbauer" translates to "bridge builder," referring to someone who connects or unites people, groups, or ideas.
In a sentence
Der Brückenbauer verband die zwei Dörfer mit einer stabilen Brücke.
The bridge builder connected the two villages with a solid bridge.
In this sentence, "brückenbauer" is used in a literal sense, referring to someone who constructs bridges for physical connection between places.
Sie ist eine Brückenbauerin zwischen den Kulturen, da sie Menschen zusammenbringt.
She is a bridge builder between cultures, as she brings people together.
Here, "brückenbauer" metaphorically refers to someone who facilitates understanding and connection between cultural groups.
Als Brückenbauer in der Organisation überwindet er Kommunikationsprobleme.
As a bridge builder in the organization, he overcomes communication issues.
The term "brückenbauer" is metaphorically used again to describe someone who aids in solving interpersonal or organizational misunderstandings.
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