No. 1,833 in German
rekord
"Rekord" in German means "record" (as in the best achievement or highest score).
In a sentence
Der Athlet hat einen neuen Rekord im Sprint aufgestellt.
The athlete has set a new record in the sprint.
Here, 'Rekord' refers to a highest achievement or performance in sports or comparable activities. It indicates an exceptional accomplishment.
Das Wetter hat heute mit 40 Grad einen neuen Temperaturrekord erreicht.
The weather today reached a new temperature record with 40 degrees.
In this sentence, 'Rekord' denotes the extreme measurement of temperature ever recorded, showcasing how it can be used to highlight notable statistics or extremes.
Der Verkauf dieser Bonusprodukte hat einen Rekord gebrochen.
The sale of these bonus products has broken a record.
Here, 'Rekord' is used figuratively to describe a significant achievement within business metrics, reflecting versatility in its usage beyond literal sports or numerical data applications.
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