German Conversation · Level 53
72 words
German word
Fahne
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfaːnə/
Meaning
- feminine nounflag
Example
Die Fahnen wehen vor dem Rathaus.
The flags are waving in front of city hall.
More examples
Beim Spiel schwenkten die Fans die Fahne.
During the game, the fans waved the flag.
Core concept
A fluttering cloth sign that makes an affiliation visible from a distance.
Common phrases
die Fahne hissen
hoist the flag
eine Fahne schwenken
wave a flag
die weiße Fahne zeigen
show the white flag
Similar words
Flagge: An official flag showing a country's identity or a ship's nationality.
Fähnchen: A small flag used as a decoration or marker on a building or held by hand.
Wimpel: A long, narrow flag hung from a pole or cord to show direction or affiliation.
Definition in German
Ein rechteckiges Tuch aus Stoff, das an einer Stange oder an einem Mast befestigt weht und als Erkennungs- oder Symbolzeichen Zugehörigkeit anzeigt.
Word origin
The German noun continues the Old High German word fana or fano and retained its association with banners used as signs of identity.
Usage tips
- Fahne often suits an association, region, or military unit, while Flagge is especially common for national and maritime flags, though the words overlap.
Other meanings
- bannernoun
- standardnoun
Related words
- Fahnenträgerflag bearernoun
- Fahnenstangeflagpolenoun
- Fahnenzeichenflag signalnoun