This is the 11241st most frequent German word.
silke
"Silke" is a German female given name.
In this sentence, 'Silke' is used as a proper noun, a name of a person.
Silke ist eine fleißige Studentin.
Silke is a diligent student.
Here, 'Silke' is used metaphorically to describe the texture and quality of the hair as being like silk.
Er liebte die Silke ihrer Haare.
He loved the silkiness of her hair.
In this sentence, 'Silke' refers to the fabric 'silk,' illustrating its usage as a noun for the material.