No. 463 in German
tor
"Tor" in German means "gate" or "goal" (in sports).
In a sentence
Das Tor wurde geschlossen.
The gate was closed.
Here, 'Tor' is used to mean a physical gate, such as the entrance to a garden or courtyard.
Er hat beim Spiel ein Tor geschossen.
He scored a goal in the game.
In this context, 'Tor' refers to a goal in sports, such as football or hockey.
Der weise Tor verstand die Welt anders.
The wise fool understood the world differently.
In this sentence, 'Tor' is an archaic term meaning 'fool' or 'simpleton', often used in literary contexts.
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