German word

Jugendfeuerwehr

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈjuːgn̩tˌfɔɪ̯ɐˌveːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • feminine nounyouth fire brigade

Example

Die Jugendfeuerwehr übt jeden Mittwoch.

The youth fire brigade trains every Wednesday.

Illustration for Jugendfeuerwehr (youth fire brigade)

More examples

Viele Jugendliche engagieren sich in der Jugendfeuerwehr.

Many young people are involved in the youth fire brigade.

Core concept

A junior branch of a community fire service combines practical training with team activities.

Common phrases

  • Projekt der Jugendfeuerwehr

    youth fire brigade project

  • Wettbewerb der Jugendfeuerwehr

    youth fire brigade competition

  • Ausbildungsabend der Jugendfeuerwehr

    youth fire brigade training evening

Similar words

Feuerwehr: A professional organization carrying out firefighting and rescue operations at fires and accidents.
Jugendgruppe: A local or school-based group for young people with a common interest or goal.
Verein: A membership-based organization formed to pursue a particular purpose.
Pfadfinder: A youth organization that develops skills through nature activities and cooperative outdoor work.

Definition in German

Eine Jugendgruppe, die in Zusammenarbeit mit Freiwilligen- oder Berufsfeuerwehren technische Übungen, Ausbildung und gemeinsame Aktivitäten organisiert.

Word origin

The compound combines Jugend with Feuerwehr to name a fire-service organization for young people.

Usage tips

  • In the membership phrase Ich bin in der Jugendfeuerwehr, in takes the dative because it describes a static affiliation.

Opposites

  • Berufsfeuerwehrprofessional fire servicenoun

Related words

  • Jugendfeuerwehrverbandyouth fire brigade federationnoun
  • Jugendfeuerwehrarbeityouth fire brigade activitiesnoun

Word lists with this word