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die Bronze
bronze
A metal alloy made mainly of copper and tin and used for bells, statues, or medals.
example
Die antike Statue wurde aus Bronze gefertigt.
The ancient statue was made of bronze.
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Context clue
The meaning of 'Bronze' (bronze) depends heavily on the context. In sports, it almost always refers to the medal for third place. In contexts such as art, history, or archaeology, it means the metal.
EXAMPLE
Der Schwimmer freute sich riesig über Bronze.
The swimmer was absolutely delighted about winning bronze.
In a sports context
When referring to the medal, 'Bronze' (bronze) is often used with verbs such as 'gewinnen' (to win), 'holen' (to get/win), or 'erkämpfen' (to fight for/win through effort).
EXAMPLE
Die Mannschaft hat bei der Weltmeisterschaft Bronze geholt.
The team won bronze at the World Championship.
As a material
When 'Bronze' (bronze) refers to the metal, it often appears in connection with art or production. Typical formulations are 'eine Statue aus Bronze' (a statue made of bronze) or something 'in Bronze gießen' (to cast something in bronze).
EXAMPLE
Der Künstler ließ seine Skulptur in Bronze gießen.
The artist had his sculpture cast in bronze.
Compare with
Bronze vs Gold
gold
'das Gold' and 'die Bronze' can both refer to metals, and both are also used for medals in sports. But the difference is clear: gold is its own very valuable precious metal and represents first place in competitions. Bronze is a mixture of metals, mainly copper and tin, and represents third place in competitions. The words can be confused especially with medals, because people often say briefly: 'Sie gewinnt Gold' (she wins gold) or 'Er holt Bronze' (he wins bronze). Here, 'Gold' means first place and 'Bronze' means third place.
Bronze
Im letzten Wettkampf reichte es für Bronze.
In the last competition, it was enough for bronze.
Gold
Nach einem starken Lauf gewann die Mannschaft Gold.
After a strong run, the team won gold.
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