No. 3,798 in German
schere
"Schere" in English means "scissors."
In a sentence
Ich benutze die Schere, um das Papier zu schneiden.
I use the scissors to cut the paper.
Here, 'Schere' refers to the physical tool used for cutting, in its literal sense.
Die Schere zwischen Arm und Reich wird immer größer.
The gap between rich and poor is growing larger and larger.
Here, 'Schere' is used metaphorically to describe a disparity or gap between two things.
Kannst du die Schere aus der Schublade holen?
Could you fetch the scissors from the drawer?
In this sentence, 'Schere' again refers to the physical tool, emphasizing its practical use.
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