No. 11,368 in German
speer
"Speer" means "spear" in English.
In a sentence
Der Krieger hielt einen langen Speer.
The warrior held a long spear.
The word 'speer' here refers to a type of weapon, a spear, used by the warrior.
Sie formten eine Wand aus Schildern und Speeren.
They formed a wall of shields and spears.
In this sentence, 'speeren' serves as a plural form, indicating multiple spears in the context of a battle formation.
Der Speer fiel zu Boden und zerbrach.
The spear fell to the ground and broke.
Here 'speer' is used singular, referring to a specific spear that encountered an accidental fall.
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