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No. 5,776 in German

brillen

"Brillen" means "glasses" (eyewear) in English.

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  • Ich trage verschiedene Brillen für unterschiedliche Zwecke.

    I wear different glasses for different purposes.

    Here, 'Brillen' is used in its plural form meaning 'glasses' (optical aids).

  • Ihre Sonnenbrillen sind wirklich stilvoll.

    Her sunglasses are really stylish.

    In this instance, 'Brillen' is used to refer to specific types of glasses, namely sunglasses ('Sonnenbrillen').

  • Die Auswahl an Brillen im Geschäft war beeindruckend.

    The selection of glasses in the shop was impressive.

    The term 'Brillen' here denotes a variety of glasses offered for sale, highlighting the multiplicity of options.

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