No. 1,050 in German
stürmer
"Stürmer" in English means "striker," typically referring to a forward position in soccer or someone who attacks.
In a sentence
Der Stürmer hat drei Tore im letzten Spiel erzielt.
The forward scored three goals in the last match.
In this sentence, 'Stürmer' refers to a sports position, specifically an attacking player in football or hockey.
Die Stürmer drängten gegen das kaputte Tor, um einzudringen.
The attackers pushed against the broken gate to invade.
Here, 'Stürmer' is used metaphorically to describe individuals aggressively trying to enter or attack something, such as a gate.
Als Stürmer in Diskussionen zeigte er immer Initiative.
As a 'striker' in discussions, he always showed initiative.
In this context, 'Stürmer' metaphorically describes someone who takes active and leading roles in debates or social scenarios.
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