No. 7,426 in German
gespann
"Gespann" refers to a team, pair, or duo, often used for animals like horses pulling a carriage, or figuratively for people working closely together.
In a sentence
Das Gespann von Pferden zieht den Wagen.
The team of horses pulls the wagon.
Here, 'gespann' refers to a team or pair of animals, particularly horses, working together.
Die beiden Kollegen sind ein unschlagbares Gespann.
The two colleagues are an unbeatable pair.
In this sentence, 'gespann' is used metaphorically to describe two individuals who work excellently together as a pair.
Ich sah ein Gespann aus Mensch und Maschine zusammenarbeiten.
I saw a tandem of human and machine collaborate.
Here, 'gespann' describes a collaboration or association between a human and a machine, emphasizing their partnership.
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