Also means
coal
Usage Note
Kohle in drawing means charcoal, as in mit Kohle zeichnen. The same word means coal as fuel, and colloquially money. The drawing rod is a Kohlestift.
Examples
"Die Studie war rasch in Kohle ausgeführt."
Natural Translation
The study was quickly executed in charcoal.
Literal Translation
The study was quickly in charcoal executed.
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