No. 9,553 in German
molotow
"Molotow" is a German spelling of "Molotov," referring to a "Molotov cocktail," a makeshift incendiary weapon.
In a sentence
Die Protestierenden warfen Molotow-Cocktails in Richtung der Polizeilinie.
The protesters threw Molotov cocktails towards the police line.
Here, 'molotow' is part of the term 'Molotow-Cocktail,' referring to an improvised incendiary device.
Im Kontext von Graffiti bezeichnet Molotow auch eine Marke von Sprühfarbe.
In the context of graffiti, 'Molotow' also refers to a brand of spray paint.
'Molotow' is used here as a proper noun, being the brand name.
Der Name Molotow stammt ursprünglich von einem sowjetischen Politiker.
The name 'Molotov' originally comes from a Soviet politician.
'Molotow' as a proper noun refers to a historical figure, revealing its etymology.
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