Feuer
/ˈfɔɪ.ɐ/
fire
Das Feuer im Kamin wärmt das Haus.
The fire in the fireplace warms the house.
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)
Antonyms
Related Phrases
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
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