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fahnen
The German word "fahnen" means "flags" in English (plural of "Fahne").
In a sentence
Die großen Fahnen wehten im Wind.
The large flags were waving in the wind.
Here, 'Fahnen' is used as the plural form of 'Fahne,' meaning 'flag,' indicating physical banners.
Ich sehe die Fahnen der Veränderung am Horizont.
I see the flags of change on the horizon.
In this context, 'Fahnen' metaphorically signifies signs or symbols indicating changes.
Wenn wir uns beeilen, können wir die letzten Fahnen des Sonnenuntergangs sehen.
If we hurry, we can see the last banners of the sunset.
Here, 'Fahnen' is poetically describing streaks or elements of the sunset, using a figurative meaning.
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