No. 1,457 in German
papier
Paper.
In a sentence
Ich brauche frisches Papier für meinen Drucker.
I need fresh paper for my printer.
Here, 'Papier' is used to refer to the general material needed for printing, emphasizing its functional application.
Diese Idee sieht gut auf dem Papier aus.
This idea looks good on paper.
In this sentence, 'Papier' is metaphorically used to denote formal documentation or conceptual representation.
Das Recycling von altem Papier ist wichtig für die Umwelt.
Recycling old paper is important for the environment.
Here, 'Papier' is utilized to signify the recyclable material typically associated with waste paper products.
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