No. 3,114 in German
costa
The German word "Costa" refers to "rib" or "ridge" (used in anatomical or architectural contexts).
In a sentence
Costa ist ein spanischer Name.
Costa is a Spanish name.
In this sentence, 'Costa' is used as a proper noun, referring to a personal or family name.
Die Costa Brava ist eine wunderschöne Küste in Spanien.
The Costa Brava is a beautiful coast in Spain.
Here, 'Costa' refers to the term used for a coastal region, showing its geographical reference.
Das Wort 'costa' stammt ursprünglich aus dem Lateinischen und bedeutet 'Küste'.
The word 'costa' originally stems from Latin and means 'coast'.
In this case, 'costa' is italicized to highlight its use as a linguistic or dictionary term.
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