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No. 10,271 in German

polke

"Polke" does not have a distinct meaning in standard German; it might be a proper noun or a misspelling.

In a sentence

  • Die Polke auf dem Markt hat mir gefallen.

    I liked the polka at the market.

    Here, 'Polke' refers to a specific dance or musical style, known as 'polka', used within the cultural setting of a market performance.

  • Er trägt Polke als Muster auf seinem Hemd.

    He is wearing polka dot patterns on his shirt.

    In this sentence, 'Polke' is used metaphorically to describe a dotted pattern, potentially resembling polka dots.

  • Die Polke zeigt ihre Werke in der Galerienausstellung.

    The polka showcases her works in the gallery exhibition.

    Here 'Polke' is personified as an artist, potentially referring to Sigmar Polke, a known individual displaying art.

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