English–German

“fire department” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfɔɪ̯ɐˌveːɐ̯/

Example

Die Feuerwehr kam schnell.

The fire department arrived quickly.

Illustration for Feuerwehr (fire department)

How to say “fire department” in German

“Fire department” in German is Feuerwehr.

A trained public-service team responds to fires and other emergencies, combining firefighting with rescue work.

Full entry for Feuerwehr: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Feuerwehr

Wir müssen die Feuerwehr rufen.

We must call the fire department.

Tips for using Feuerwehr

  • The organization is Feuerwehr, while a station or firehouse is usually Feuerwehrwache or Feuerwehrhaus; Feuerwehr does not specifically mean the building.

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