No. 12,436 in German
vorhang
"Vorhang" in German means "curtain" in English.
In a sentence
Der Vorhang im Theater öffnete sich langsam.
The curtain in the theater slowly opened.
Here, 'Vorhang' refers to a curtain used as a part of a stage setup, signifying its functional role in performances.
Ich habe einen neuen Vorhang für mein Wohnzimmer gekauft.
I bought a new curtain for my living room.
The word 'Vorhang' is used to describe a domestic curtain typically found in living spaces for privacy or decorative purposes.
Der Vorhang aus Nebel verhüllte den Berg.
The curtain of fog concealed the mountain.
In this sentence, 'Vorhang' is metaphorically applied to represent a fog layer resembling a curtain in its enclosing or covering function.
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