German Conversation · Level 23
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German word
Flagge
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈflagə/
Meaning
- feminine nounflag
Example
Die Flaggen wehen im Wind.
The flags are fluttering in the wind.
More examples
Nach dem Sieg wurde die Flagge des Teams gehisst.
After the victory, the team's flag was hoisted.
Core concept
A raised cloth signal shows clearly which country, group, or cause is represented.
Common phrases
die Flagge auf Halbmast setzen
set the flag at half-mast
die Flagge hissen
hoist the flag
die Flagge wehen lassen
let the flag fly
Similar words
Fahne: A cloth hung from a pole outdoors as a symbol at local events or sports matches.
Banner: A long, horizontal cloth hung across a street for protest or advertising.
Definition in German
Ein meist farbiges Tuch, das als sichtbares Zeichen für ein Land, eine Bewegung oder eine Botschaft dient.
Word origin
Flagge entered German from the Low German form vlagge, related to Dutch vlag, and became the standard noun for a flag.
Usage tips
- In the figurative expression Flagge zeigen, the flag represents openly showing support, allegiance, or a position.
Other meanings
- bannernoun
Related words
- Flaggenzeichenflag signalnoun
- Flaggenmastflagpolenoun