No. 7,548 in German
granate
"Granate" in German means "grenade" (explosive device) or "garnet" (a type of gemstone).
In a sentence
Die Granate explodierte nahe dem beschädigten Gebäude.
The grenade exploded near the damaged building.
Here, 'Granate' is used in its literal sense to describe an explosive device.
Sie ist eine Granate auf der Tanzfläche.
She is amazing on the dance floor.
In this sentence, 'Granate' is used figuratively to describe someone exceptional or impressive in a specific context.
Der Granatapfel schmeckt heute besonders süß.
The pomegranate tastes particularly sweet today.
Finally, 'Granate' is part of the compound word 'Granatapfel,' referring to the fruit 'pomegranate.'
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