No. 11,365 in German
speck
"Bacon" or "fat."
In a sentence
Ich habe Speck zum Frühstück gekocht.
I cooked bacon for breakfast.
Here, 'Speck' refers to 'bacon', a type of cured and smoked pork, commonly used in cooking.
Sein künstlerisches Werk hat keinen Speck, es ist sehr präzise.
His artistic work has no fat, it is very precise.
In this context, 'Speck' metaphorically represents 'excess' or 'unnecessary elements', showing its figurative application.
Der Wanderer suchte nach einem Ort, wo er seinen Speck essen konnte.
The hiker looked for a place where he could eat his lard.
In this example, 'Speck' refers to 'lard' or 'fat', highlighting its use as a food item that hikers carried for sustenance.
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