board
The German word 'Brett' is used to refer to a board in a general sense, similar to the English word. It can be used in various contexts, such as a board used for a game, a cutting board in the kitchen, or a board used for construction. It's a versatile term that can be used in many situations.
The board is on the table.
This sentence is stating a simple fact or observation about the location of a board. In this context, 'Brett' refers to a piece of flat, square or rectangular material.
I am cutting the onion on the board.
In this sentence, 'Brett' is used to refer to a cutting board. The speaker is performing the action of cutting an onion on this board.
He is playing chess on the board.
The word 'Brett' in this context refers to a chessboard. The person the sentence is about is participating in a game of chess using the said chessboard.