English–German

“fire” in German

German

AlsoBrand · feuern · entlassen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfɔɪ̯ɐ/

Example

Wir sitzen am Feuer.

We are sitting by the fire.

Illustration for Feuer (fire)

How to say “fire” in German

“Fire” in German is Feuer.

Flames rising from burning fuel form the central image, while sudden volleys and strong enthusiasm are understood as comparable bursts of energy.

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

Example sentences with Feuer

Er zündet ein Feuer an.

He lights a fire.

Tips for using Feuer

  • The fixed command 'Feuer frei!' authorizes shooting, so Feuer can refer to gunfire in a military or weapons context.

Other German words for “fire”

Der Brand zerstörte mehrere Wohnungen.

The fire destroyed several apartments.

Der Chef feuert den Mitarbeiter.

The boss fires the employee.

Der Chef entlässt den Mitarbeiter.

The boss fires the employee.

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