No. 3,281 in German
fäden
"Fäden" means "threads" in English.
In a sentence
Die Fäden des Pullovers sind lose.
The threads of the sweater are loose.
Here, 'Fäden' is used in its literal sense to refer to threads or fibers.
Er zog die Fäden bei diesem Projekt.
He pulled the strings in this project.
In this case, 'Fäden' metaphorically refers to controlling or orchestrating aspects of a project.
Die Fäden der Geschichte sind faszinierend.
The threads of the story are fascinating.
Here, 'Fäden' metaphorically expresses the connections or elements within the storyline.
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