No. 7,088 in German
freischütz
A marksman who uses magic bullets in German folklore.
In a sentence
Der Freischütz ist eine bekannte deutsche Oper von Carl Maria von Weber.
The Freischütz is a famous German opera by Carl Maria von Weber.
In this sentence, 'Freischütz' refers to the title of the opera wherein it is used as a proper noun and represents cultural heritage.
Ein Freischütz kann durch einen magischen Pakt außergewöhnliche Schüsse erzielen.
A Freischütz can achieve extraordinary shots through a magical pact.
Here, 'Freischütz' describes a character type, an enchanted marksman who is central to folklore stories.
Im Märchen agiert der Freischütz als Hauptfigur, die mutig Gefahren überwindet.
In the fairy tale, the Freischütz acts as the main character who bravely overcomes dangers.
In this usage, 'Freischütz' symbolizes the protagonist in folk tales, emphasizing its metaphorical nature.
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