Das Metall
Example: Das Metall im Auto muss besonders widerstandsfähig sein.
Definition
"Das Metall" refers to a solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, and conductive, used extensively in technology and manufacturing. For example, "das Metall" in a car must be especially durable to ensure strength and safety.
Etymology
The word "das Metall" comes from the Greek word 'metallon,' meaning 'mine' or 'metal.' It passed into Latin as 'metallum' before entering German. Did you know that the term originally referred to a mine or quarry before becoming associated with the material itself?
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"Das Metall" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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