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No. 12,884 in German

zang

The German word "zang" does not exist; you might mean "Zange," which means "pliers" or "tongs."

In a sentence

  • Die Zange ist ein praktisches Werkzeug.

    The pliers are a practical tool.

    Here, "Zange" is used as a noun meaning "pliers", referring to a common tool used in various tasks.

  • Mit der Zange habe ich das Kabel geschnitten.

    With the pliers, I cut the cable.

    In this sentence, "Zange" again represents "pliers", highlighting its usage in the action of cutting a cable.

  • Die Haare wurden mit einer glühenden Zange geformt.

    The hair was styled with a heated iron.

    Here, "Zange" is used metaphorically to describe a styling iron, showing its adaptability in language based on context.

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