No. 11,579 in German
storch
Storch: stork (a large, long-legged bird).
In a sentence
Der Storch baut sein Nest auf dem Schornstein.
The stork builds its nest on the chimney.
In this sentence, 'Storch' refers to the bird known as a stork, highlighting its natural behavior of building nests in elevated places.
Ein alter Volksglaube sagt, dass der Storch die Babys bringt.
An old folk belief says that the stork brings babies.
Here, 'Storch' is used metaphorically within a cultural context, representing the mythical role of the stork delivering babies as an old tale.
Wir sahen einen großen Storch über die Felder fliegen.
We saw a large stork flying over the fields.
This usage of 'Storch' directly describes an observation of the bird in its natural environment, showcasing its elegant flight.
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