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No. 11,833 in German

thalia

The German word "Thalia" typically refers to the Greek Muse of comedy and pastoral poetry, but in modern usage, it may also refer to a popular bookstore chain in Germany.

In a sentence

  • Ich habe das Buch bei Thalia gekauft.

    I bought the book at Thalia.

    Thalia in this sentence refers to a bookstore chain commonly found in German-speaking countries.

  • Thalia, die Muse der Komödie, inspiriert viele Künstler.

    Thalia, the muse of comedy, inspires many artists.

    Thalia here is a reference to the Greek muse associated with comedy and bucolic poetry.

  • Ihre Freundin heißt Thalia und liebt Literatur.

    Her friend's name is Thalia and she loves literature.

    In this example, Thalia is a personal name.

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