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No. 10,858 in German

sack

Bag or sack.

In a sentence

  • Der Sack ist voll mit Äpfeln.

    The sack is full of apples.

    The word 'Sack' here is used to describe a large bag used for carrying or storing items, representing its literal meaning.

  • Er hat in seinem Job den Sack bekommen.

    He got fired from his job.

    The phrase 'den Sack bekommen' is an idiomatic expression in German, meaning to get fired or dismissed.

  • Der Lehrer erklärte den Unterschied zwischen einem Rucksack und einem Sack.

    The teacher explained the difference between a backpack and a sack.

    Here, 'Sack' is referenced to differentiate it from another type of bag, focusing on its general noun usage.

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