German word

Feuerwehrhaus

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfɔɪ̯ɐveːɐ̯ˌhaʊ̯s/

Meaning

  • neuter nounfire station

Example

In der Stadt gibt es mehrere Feuerwehrhäuser.

There are several fire stations in the city.

Illustration for Feuerwehrhaus (fire station)

More examples

Vor dem Feuerwehrhaus stehen immer Einsatzfahrzeuge bereit.

There are always emergency vehicles standing by in front of the fire station.

Core concept

The fire service's base, with vehicles and gear ready inside and crews preparing for call-outs.

Common phrases

  • das Feuerwehrhaus in der Nähe

    the nearby fire station

  • vor dem Feuerwehrhaus

    in front of the fire station

  • zum Feuerwehrhaus

    to the fire station

Similar words

Feuerwehr: The fire service organization and its personnel responding to fires, rescues, and other emergencies.
Feuerwache: A fire station where crews remain on duty, ready to patrol locally and respond quickly.

Definition in German

Das Gebäude einer Feuerwehr, in dem Einsatzkräfte, Fahrzeuge und Geräte stationiert und Einsätze vorbereitet werden.

Word origin

The compound Feuerwehrhaus joins Feuerwehr, formed from Feuer and Wehr, with Haus to name the service's building.

Usage tips

  • Im Feuerwehrhaus refers to the building, while bei der Feuerwehr refers to working for or belonging to the fire service.

Related words

  • Feuerwehrmannfirefighternoun
  • Feuerwehrfahrzeugfire enginenoun
  • Feuerwehrwesenfire servicenoun

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