English–German

“flag” in German

German

AlsoFlagge

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfaːnə/

Example

Die Fahnen wehen vor dem Rathaus.

The flags are waving in front of city hall.

Illustration for Fahne (flag)

How to say “flag” in German

“Flag” in German is Fahne.

A fluttering cloth sign that makes an affiliation visible from a distance.

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

Example sentences with Fahne

Beim Spiel schwenkten die Fans die Fahne.

During the game, the fans waved the flag.

Tips for using Fahne

  • Fahne often suits an association, region, or military unit, while Flagge is especially common for national and maritime flags, though the words overlap.

Other German words for “flag”

Die Flaggen wehen im Wind.

The flags are fluttering in the wind.

“flag” in other languages