No. 1,044 in German
schatten
"Shadow" or "shade."
In a sentence
Der Schatten unter dem Baum ist angenehm an heißen Sommertagen.
The shade under the tree is pleasant on hot summer days.
In this sentence, 'Schatten' refers to the shaded area created by an object obstructing sunlight.
Die Schatten der Vergangenheit können ihn nicht loslassen.
The shadows of the past cannot let him go.
Here, 'Schatten' metaphorically represents remnants or influences from the past.
Im Morgengrauen warf der Turm lange Schatten über die Wiese.
At dawn, the tower cast long shadows over the meadow.
In this example, 'Schatten' describes the silhouettes created by the tower obstructing the light.
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