No. 2,573 in German
zoo
A park where live animals are kept for public viewing.
In a sentence
Ich besuchte letztes Wochenende mit meiner Familie den Zoo.
I visited the zoo with my family last weekend.
In this sentence, 'Zoo' refers to the physical location where animals are exhibited for public viewing.
In der Diskussion sprach er von einem metaphorischen Zoo voller Chaos.
In the discussion, he spoke of a metaphorical zoo full of chaos.
Here, 'Zoo' is used metaphorically to describe a chaotic or diverse environment.
Die Kinder freuten sich auf den spannenden Tag im Zoo.
The children were excited about the thrilling day at the zoo.
In this instance, 'Zoo' represents a place of excitement and joy, highlighting its role as a destination for entertainment and learning.
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