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Waldbrand

/ˈvaltbrant/
noun★Intermediate💡 forest fire
◆ What It Really Means
The forest fire is a metaphor for the destructive power of nature.
¶ Literal Meaning
A forest fire is a fire that occurs in a forest or wooded area.
Literal Breakdown
rootforest+prefixfire
◇ Mental Image
The image of a forest fire evokes a sense of danger and destruction.
◈ When to Use
A forest fire can occur when a lightning strike ignites a dry forest.
◉ Cultural Note
Forest fires have been a natural part of the ecosystem for centuries.
formalinformaltechnical

A large, uncontrolled fire in a forest or other wooded area.

Der Waldbrand hat viele Häuser zerstört.

The forest fire has destroyed many houses.

💡

Waldbrände sind oft durch menschliches Versagen verursacht.

Collocations

Waldbrandforest fire

Synonyms

forest firewildfire

📖Word Origin

From German "Waldbrand" meaning forest fire.

📝Usage Notes

Waldbrände sind eine ernsthafte Bedrohung für die Umwelt und die Bevölkerung.

Word Breakdown

root
forest
noun
+
prefix
fire
noun
Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch

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