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An aquatic plant with large, round leaves and striking flowers, regarded in many Asian cultures as a symbol of purity, enlightenment, and rebirth.
Im Teich des Tempels blühte ein wunderschöner rosa Lotus.
A beautiful pink lotus was blooming in the temple pond.
You can easily tell from context whether the plant or the car brand is meant. Words like 'blühen' (to bloom), 'Teich' (pond), or 'Blüte' (flower/blossom) point to the plant, while 'Auto' (car), 'fahren' (to drive), or 'Sportwagen' (sports car) refer to the brand.
Im botanischen Garten blühen seltene Arten von Lotus.
Rare species of lotus are blooming in the botanical garden.
The lotus flower has deep symbolic meaning, especially in Asian religions such as Buddhism. It stands for purity and enlightenment because its flower grows spotlessly clean out of muddy water.
In vielen Tempeln in Asien findet man Darstellungen der Lotusblume.
In many temples in Asia, you can find depictions of the lotus flower.
When referring to the car brand, 'Lotus' is often used with verbs like 'fahren' (to drive) or 'kaufen' (to buy). People also frequently talk about specific models or its quality as a 'Sportwagen' (sports car).
Mein Onkel ist ein großer Fan und fährt einen klassischen Lotus.
My uncle is a big fan and drives a classic Lotus.