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gallus
"Gallus" is a colloquial term in German dialects, meaning "cocky," "cheeky," or "bold."
In a sentence
Der Stadtteil Gallus in Frankfurt ist bekannt.
The Gallus district in Frankfurt is well-known.
Here, 'Gallus' refers to a proper noun, the name of a district.
Der Gallus war für seinen Mut bekannt.
The rooster was known for its bravery.
In this sentence, 'Gallus' is used metaphorically or poetically as a noun meaning 'rooster'.
Die gallusartige Haltung des Kindes zeigte seine außergewöhnliche Persönlichkeit.
The gallus-like demeanor of the child showed his extraordinary personality.
Here, 'gallusartig' constructs an adjective from the base 'Gallus', implying traits associated with it.
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