No. 3,536 in German
lions
The German word "lions" does not exist; "Löwen" is the German word for "lions" in English.
In a sentence
Die Löwen wandern durch die Savanne.
The lions are wandering through the savanna.
Here, 'Löwen' refers to the plural form of the noun 'lion' indicating a general reference to a group of lions.
Die Löwen in diesem Zoo sind sehr gepflegt.
The lions in this zoo are very well cared for.
In this sentence, 'Löwen' again is the plural form, now describing a specific group of lions located in a zoo.
Wir diskutierten über die Symbolik der Löwen in verschiedenen Kulturen.
We discussed the symbolism of lions in various cultures.
Here, 'Löwen' stands for the concept of multiple lions as symbols, showing an abstract usage.
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