No. 12,607 in German
weißlinge
"Weiße Flügel" refers to white butterflies, specifically belonging to the Pieridae family.
In a sentence
Die Weißlinge fliegen über die Blumenwiese.
The white butterflies are flying over the flower meadow.
Here, 'Weißlinge' refers to white butterflies, specifically in the biological or entomological sense.
In der Schachpartie werden die Weißlinge oft aggressiver gespielt.
In chess games, the white pieces are often played more aggressively.
In this context, 'Weißlinge' symbolizes the white chess pieces, showcasing their association with color and strategy in chess.
Er dekorierte den Kuchen mit kleinen weißlingen Zuckerperlen.
He decorated the cake with tiny white sugar beads.
Here, 'weißlinge' describes small white items (beads) used in decoration, highlighting its descriptive nature based on color.
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