No. 9,421 in German
messing
Brass (a metal alloy).
In a sentence
Die Statue im Park ist aus Messing hergestellt.
The statue in the park is made of brass.
Here, 'Messing' references the material 'brass', indicating the composition of the statue.
Sein Messing auf der Bühne beeindruckte alle Zuschauer.
His boldness on stage impressed all the spectators.
In this context, 'Messing' metaphorically refers to boldness or assertiveness, derived from the properties of brass.
Sie polierte das Messing, bis es glänzte.
She polished the brass until it shone.
Here, 'Messing' is utilized again to denote the material 'brass', emphasizing the act of cleaning it.
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