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Feuer löschen
/ˈfɔʏ.ɐ̯ ˈlœʃn̩/
to extinguish a fire
Die Feuerwehr kam schnell und konnte das Feuer löschen.
The fire department arrived quickly and was able to extinguish the fire.
general
To put out or stop a fire by removing its fuel, oxygen, or heat source.
Er versuchte, das Feuer mit einem Feuerlöscher zu löschen.
He tried to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher.
Die Löscharbeiten dauerten mehrere Stunden.
The firefighting efforts lasted several hours.
This phrase is commonly used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, though the literal meaning is more frequent.
Collocations
das Feuer löschento put out the firemit Wasser löschento extinguish with water
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Common Usage
This phrase is often used in news reports about firefighting efforts or in safety instructions.
Gold Rule
Literal vs. Metaphorical
While the phrase is primarily used literally, it can also be used metaphorically to describe resolving conflicts or problems.
Word Origin
Derived from the verb 'löschen' (to extinguish) and the noun 'Feuer' (fire).
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in contexts involving firefighting or emergency situations. It can also be used metaphorically to describe resolving a conflict or problem.
Word Breakdown
Feuer
fire
nounlöschen
to extinguish
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