German word

Feuerwehrmann

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfɔʏ̯ɐveːɐ̯ˌman/

Meaning

  • masculine nounfirefighter

Example

Die Feuerwehrmänner löschen das Feuer.

The firefighters are putting out the fire.

Illustration for Feuerwehrmann (firefighter)

More examples

Als Feuerwehrmann muss man schnell reagieren.

As a firefighter, one must react quickly.

Core concept

A member of the fire brigade who brings firefighting and rescue work to an emergency scene.

Common phrases

  • als Feuerwehrmann arbeiten

    work as a firefighter

  • Feuerwehrmann werden

    become a firefighter

  • mit einem Feuerwehrmann sprechen

    speak with a firefighter

Similar words

Feuerwehrleute: Fire service personnel considered collectively.
Feuerwehrfrau: A female firefighter who fights fires and helps with rescues.
Mitglied der Feuerwehr: A formal expression for a member of the fire service.
Berufsfeuerwehrmann: A firefighter whose occupation is firefighting.

Definition in German

Beruflich oder ehrenamtlich für die Feuerwehr tätige Person, die Brände bekämpft und Menschen rettet.

Word origin

The German compound joins Feuer ('fire'), Wehr ('defence') and Mann ('man'); Feuerwehr originally describes organized defence against fire.

Usage tips

  • Gender-inclusive alternatives include Feuerwehrleute and Mitglied der Feuerwehr, especially when a mixed group or unspecified person is meant.

Opposites

  • Brandstifterarsonistnoun

Related words

  • Feuerwehrmannschaftfire brigadenoun

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