Usage Note
Tonfigur is a figure modelled from clay, whether fired or unfired. Children model Tonfiguren in art class; Tonfiguren are also a traditional folk-craft item sold at markets.
Examples
"Die kleinen Tonfiguren wurden nach dem Trocknen bei hoher Temperatur gebrannt."
Natural Translation
The small clay figures were fired at high temperature after drying.
Literal Translation
The small clay-figures were after the drying at high temperature fired.
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