No. 12,345 in German
veteran
A person with long experience in a particular field or a former soldier.
In a sentence
Der Veteran erzählte von seinen Erfahrungen im Krieg.
The veteran told of his experiences in the war.
Here, 'Veteran' refers to a person who has served in the military, often in active combat, and possesses experience due to this service.
Er ist ein Veteran in der Kunstwelt und hat viele Ausstellungen organisiert.
He is a veteran in the art world and has organized many exhibitions.
In this context, 'Veteran' is used metaphorically to describe someone who is highly experienced and recognized in a non-military field (the art world).
Das Auto ist ein Veteran auf der Rennstrecke, da es seit Jahrzehnten an Rennen teilnimmt.
The car is a veteran on the racetrack, since it has been participating in races for decades.
Here, 'Veteran' is used to personify an object, the car, implying it has ‘experience’ due to years of active involvement in racing.
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