No. 9,152 in German
lugturm
"Lugturm" translates roughly to "watchtower" in English, referring to a high structure used for observation or surveillance.
In a sentence
Der alte Lugturm am Hafen wurde restauriert.
The old lighthouse at the harbor was restored.
Lugturm refers to a physical structure, historically used for observation.
Sie verglich die Situation mit einem Lugturm, der Täuschung symbolisierte.
She compared the situation to a Lugturm, symbolizing deception.
Lugturm is used metaphorically to represent a concept of deceit.
Die Legende besagt, dass der Lugturm Geister anzieht.
The legend says that the Lugturm attracts spirits.
Lugturm is associated with folklore and superstition in this context.
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