No. 12,492 in German
wachsjacken
"Wachsjacken" means "wax jackets" in English, referring to waterproof outerwear coated with wax.
In a sentence
Die Wachsjacken sind perfekt für regnerisches Wetter.
The wax jackets are perfect for rainy weather.
The word 'Wachsjacken' refers to a specific type of jacket treated with wax to provide weatherproof qualities.
Ich habe gestern auf dem Markt schöne Wachsjacken gesehen.
Yesterday at the market, I saw beautiful wax jackets.
Here, 'Wachsjacken' is used to describe multiple jackets observed in a purchasing scenario.
Sie trägt gerne Wachsjacken, weil sie stilvoll und praktisch sind.
She likes to wear wax jackets because they are stylish and practical.
In this sentence, 'Wachsjacken' is chosen to describe a preference for a type of clothing for its attributes.
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