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Feuer

/ˈfɔɪ.ɐ/
noun★Beginner— fire
general

A state of combustion producing flames and heat.

Die Feuerwehr löschte das Feuer schnell.

The fire department extinguished the fire quickly.

💡

In German, 'Feuer' is always capitalized as it is a noun.

figurative

A burning or glowing state, often metaphorical.

Er hat Feuer in den Augen.

He has fire in his eyes.

💡

Used to describe passion or intensity.

Collocations

Feuer machento make a fireFeuer löschento extinguish a fireFeuer und Flamme seinto be on fire (enthusiastic)

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

Feuer und Flamme seinidiom
to be very enthusiastic
Feuer mit Feuer bekämpfenidiom
to fight fire with fire

💡Pro Tip

Capitalization

Remember that all German nouns, including 'Feuer', are capitalized.

⚡Gold Rule

Fire Safety

In emergencies, always call the fire department ('Feuerwehr') immediately.

📖Word Origin

From Old High German 'fuor', related to Old English 'fȳr' and Old Norse 'fyrr'.

📝Usage Notes

In German, 'Feuer' can also refer to a firearm in some contexts, such as 'Feuer frei!' (fire at will).

Word Breakdown

Feuer
fire
root
Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch

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