No. 9,072 in German
lily
The German word "Lily" refers to a feminine given name, often derived from the flower "lily."
In a sentence
Die Lilie ist eine wunderschöne Blume.
The lily is a beautiful flower.
Here, 'Lilie' is used as a noun that refers to the flower by the same name in German.
Im Garten wachsen viele Lilien.
In the garden, many lilies are growing.
In this sentence, 'Lilien' is the plural form of 'Lilie', indicating more than one flower.
Die Lilie symbolisiert Reinheit und Schönheit in vielen Kulturen.
The lily symbolizes purity and beauty in many cultures.
This usage of 'Lilie' is metaphorical, referring to its cultural symbolism.
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