German Conversation · Level 13
89 words
German word
Feuer
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfɔɪ̯ɐ/
Meaning
- neuter nounfire
Example
Wir sitzen am Feuer.
We are sitting by the fire.
More examples
Er zündet ein Feuer an.
He lights a fire.
Core concept
Flames rising from burning fuel form the central image, while sudden volleys and strong enthusiasm are understood as comparable bursts of energy.
Common phrases
am Feuer sitzen
sit by the fire
ein Feuer anzünden
light a fire
das Feuer löschen
put out the fire
Similar words
Feuerzeug: A small device for producing a flame to light cigarettes or similar items.
Feuerwehr: A trained service that fights fires and carries out rescues.
Flamme: A bright, flickering tongue of fire rising from burning material.
Brand: A large, destructive fire that spreads and causes serious damage.
Definition in German
Ein sichtbarer Verbrennungsprozess, bei dem Flammen Wärme und Licht erzeugen.
Word origin
Feuer is an inherited Germanic word from Old High German fiur, Middle High German viur or vür, and Proto-Germanic *fūrą, cognate with English fire.
Usage tips
- The fixed command 'Feuer frei!' authorizes shooting, so Feuer can refer to gunfire in a military or weapons context.