No. 8,336 in German
kz
"KZ" is an abbreviation for "Konzentrationslager," meaning "concentration camp."
In a sentence
Das KZ in Dachau ist ein wichtiges Denkmal der Geschichte.
The concentration camp in Dachau is an important historical monument.
Here, 'KZ' is an abbreviation for 'Konzentrationslager', used to refer to Nazi-era concentration camps.
In der Diskussion wurde der Begriff KZ für moderne Lager verwendet.
In the discussion, the term KZ was used for modern camps.
In this sentence, 'KZ' is used metaphorically or out of historical context to describe modern camps, demonstrating its application beyond historical references.
Der Lehrer erklärte den Schülern, was der Begriff KZ bedeutet.
The teacher explained to the students what the term KZ means.
Here, 'KZ' is used as a subject of discussion in an educational context, emphasizing its conceptual understanding.
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