No. 7,007 in German
fluss
River.
In a sentence
Der Fluss fließt durch die Stadt.
The river flows through the city.
Here, 'Fluss' refers to a literal river, emphasizing its natural trait and geographical placement.
Im Fluss des Gesprächs kommen neue Ideen auf.
In the flow of the conversation, new ideas emerge.
In this usage, 'Fluss' metaphorically represents the continuity and smooth progression of an abstract concept, like a conversation.
Das Projekt befindet sich in einem guten Fluss.
The project is in a good flow.
Here, 'Fluss' denotes the unhindered progress or state of the project, metaphorically implying smooth execution.
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