No. 11,322 in German
sonnenstein
"Sonnenstein" translates to "sunstone," a mineral that reflects light, often with a glittery appearance.
In a sentence
Der Sonnenstein glitzert im Licht.
The sunstone glitters in the light.
Here 'Sonnenstein' is used as a noun referring to the mineral 'sunstone'.
Sie schrieb eine Geschichte über einen sagenhaften Sonnenstein.
She wrote a story about a mythical sunstone.
In this sentence, 'Sonnenstein' is the thematic object of the story, illustrating its literary or imaginative usage.
Einige glauben, dass der Sonnenstein Kräfte besitzt.
Some believe that the sunstone possesses powers.
This instance shows the use of 'Sonnenstein' in a context hinting at its cultural or mystical significance.
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