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The German word "Glied" is a noun that primarily means "limb" or "member," referring to a part of the body (such as an arm or leg) or a division in a group. It can also mean "element" or "component" in a more abstract sense, relating to parts of a whole, such as sections of a document or members of a society.
Similar words in German include "Bein" (leg), "Arm" (arm), and "Teil" (part).
The difference between "Glied" and these similar words often lies in specificity: "Glied" can refer to limbs in a biological sense or sections of a larger system, while "Bein" and "Arm" are much more specific anatomical terms, and "Teil" is more general and can refer to any part of something.
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Examples
Das Glied der Kette ist gebrochen.noun
The link of the chain is broken.
Ein Glied dieser Kette ist gebrochen.noun
A link in this chain is broken.
Jedes Glied der Kette ist wichtig.noun
Each link of the chain is important.
Jedes Glied muss stark sein.noun
Every link must be strong.
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