No. 6,226 in German
diamond
The German word "Diamant" means "diamond," a precious gemstone made of crystallized carbon.
In a sentence
Der Diamant ist einer der härtesten Stoffe der Erde.
The diamond is one of the hardest materials on Earth.
'Diamant' refers to the physical mineral diamond, used as a noun in a natural sciences context.
Ihre Augen funkelten wie Diamanten im Mondlicht.
Her eyes sparkled like diamonds in the moonlight.
'Diamanten' is used metaphorically to compare the brightness and beauty to diamonds, illustrating vivid imagery.
Ich kaufte einen Diamantring für die Verlobung.
I bought a diamond ring for the engagement.
'Diamantring' combines 'Diamant' and 'Ring' into a compound noun, specifying jewelry decoration with diamonds in a ceremonial context.
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