No. 3,865 in German
stahl
Steel.
In a sentence
Der Stahl wird in dieser Fabrik hergestellt.
The steel is produced in this factory.
Here, 'Stahl' refers to steel as a material, highlighting its industrial usage.
Er hat das Herz aus Stahl.
He has a heart of steel.
In this instance, 'Stahl' conveys metaphorical strength, implying resilience or toughness.
Der Ritter stahl das goldene Schwert.
The knight stole the golden sword.
Here, 'stahl' functions as the third-person past tense of 'stehlen', meaning 'to steal,' demonstrating its use as a verb.
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