This is the 1150th most frequent German word.
brücke
"Brücke" means "bridge" in English.
Here, 'Brücke' refers to a physical structure that connects two sides over a river.
Die Brücke über den Fluss ist sehr alt.
The bridge over the river is very old.
In this context, 'Brücke' is used metaphorically to describe a means of connection or understanding.
Die Brücke zwischen den zwei Kulturen ist Sprache.
The bridge between the two cultures is language.
Here, 'Brücke' is used figuratively to signify a solution or a linking method in a technical sense.