This is the 10438th most frequent German word.
quast
A "quast" in German refers to a tassel or a brush, typically used for decoration or painting.
In this context, 'Quast' is used to mean 'tassel,' referring to a decorative hanging feature on furniture.
Der alte Sessel hatte einen abgenutzten Quast an den Armlehnen.
The old armchair had a worn tassel on the armrests.
Here, 'Quast' refers to a type of brush, often used in artistic or finishing works.
Der Künstler fügte mit einem Quast die letzten Details in das Gemälde ein.
The artist added the finishing details to the painting with a brush.
In this example, 'Quast' is used again to mean 'tassel,' indicating a handcrafted decorative item.