This is the 5660th most frequent German word.
blank
Shiny or polished.
In this sentence, the German word 'blank' is used to describe a surface that is polished to a shiny or reflective state.
Die Oberfläche ist blank poliert.
The surface is polished bright.
Here, 'blank' is used metaphorically to describe a state of being exposed or unprepared, often referring to lack of financial or physical resources.
Ich stehe nicht gern blank da.
I don't like being without resources.
In this example, 'blank' is used to intensify the noun, indicating that the emotion is pure and undiluted.