No. 3,543 in German
luger
"Luger" refers to a German semi-automatic pistol, particularly the Pistole Parabellum, widely used in the early 20th century.
In a sentence
Der Luger ist eine berühmte deutsche Pistole, die im Ersten Weltkrieg verwendet wurde.
The Luger is a famous German pistol that was used in World War I.
The word 'Luger' here is used as a noun referring to the specific type of firearm associated with historical context.
Mein Großvater sagte, dass er eine alte Luger in seiner Sammlung hat.
My grandfather said that he has an old Luger in his collection.
In this sentence, 'Luger' is employed to specify a firearm as part of a personal collection.
Kenner betrachten den Luger oft als ein Meisterwerk deutscher Ingenieurskunst.
Connoisseurs often regard the Luger as a masterpiece of German engineering.
Here, 'Luger' is used as a name to denote the firearm, specifically focusing on its design and craftsmanship.
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