No. 6,422 in German
edelweiss
A small white alpine flower native to high altitudes in Europe, symbolizing purity and resilience.
In a sentence
Edelweiß ist eine seltene Alpenpflanze.
Edelweiss is a rare alpine plant.
The word 'Edelweiß' is used as a noun referring to the botanical name of a species native to alpine regions.
Das Edelweiß-Symbol war ein Zeichen für Mut.
The edelweiss symbol was a sign of courage.
Here, 'Edelweiß' is used in a figurative sense, representing a cultural or symbolic meaning rather than the literal plant.
Die Bergsteiger suchten nach Edelweiß in der Höhe.
The mountaineers searched for edelweiss at high altitudes.
In this sentence, 'Edelweiß' again refers to the alpine plant, emphasizing its natural habitat in high-altitude areas.
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