No. 10,120 in German
pech
"Pech" in English means "bad luck" or "misfortune."
In a sentence
Ich hatte Pech und habe den Bus gerade verpasst.
I was unlucky and just missed the bus.
In this sentence, 'Pech' denotes 'bad luck', emphasizing an unfortunate occurrence.
Der Künstler verwendet Pech, um die Skulptur zu reparieren.
The artist uses pitch to repair the sculpture.
Here, 'Pech' refers to 'pitch', a sticky substance often used in artistic or repair contexts.
Er sagte, er habe Pech gehabt, weil es den ganzen Tag geregnet hat.
He said he was unlucky because it rained all day.
In this sentence, 'Pech' again means 'bad luck', used to describe unfavorable weather conditions.
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