No. 3,189 in German
emil
"Emil" is a German male first name; it does not have a standalone meaning beyond being a name.
In a sentence
Emil ist ein freundlicher Mensch.
Emil is a friendly person.
The word 'Emil' is used here as a proper noun, referring to the name of an individual.
Für das Projekt sollten wir ein emil verwenden.
For the project, we should use a thermos flask.
In this sentence, 'emil' is utilized colloquially to refer to a thermos flask, a container for keeping liquids warm or cold.
Der Begriff 'emil' wurde mir erst kürzlich erklärt.
The term 'emil' was recently explained to me.
The word 'emil' is addressed as a term or concept, showcasing its possible interpretation or usage distinctions.
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