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"Fire" in German: Feuer

das Feuer

Say it: FOY-erneuter · das Feuernoun/ˈfɔʏɐ/

Fire in German is das Feuer. Say Das Feuer brennt for a flame. Feuerwehr is the fire department; open fires outdoors may need permission.

Camp

Dürfen wir hier ein Feuer machen?
May we make a fire here?
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How to pronounce Feuer

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FOY-er

/ˈfɔʏɐ/

FOY-er. Eu like oy. Soft final -er.

"Fire" in German: quick reference

GermanEnglish
das Feuerthe fire

Flame or blaze.

Feuer machento make a fire

Camping / fireplace.

die Feuerwehrthe fire department

Emergency.

Feuer!Fire!

Alarm shout.

How to use Feuer in real life

  1. 1Camp

    Dürfen wir hier ein Feuer machen?

    May we make a fire here?

    Ein Feuer machen.

  2. 2Fireplace

    Das Feuer im Kamin knistert schön.

    The fire in the fireplace crackles nicely.

    Das Feuer.

  3. 3Warning

    Halt Abstand vom Feuer, bitte.

    Keep distance from the fire, please.

    Vom Feuer.

Mistakes English speakers make with Feuer

Incorrect: die Feuer (singular)

Correct: das Feuer

Singular is neuter: das Feuer.

Incorrect: Fire! (in German)

Correct: Feuer!

The alarm word is Feuer.

Good to know

Grilling in parks can be restricted; look for designated Feuerstellen. Smoke alarms and Feuerwehr numbers are taught early in schools.

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Camping evening

  1. ChatPal

    Ist das Feuer schon stark genug?

    Is the fire already strong enough?

  2. You

    Noch nicht. Das Feuer braucht mehr Holz.

    Not yet. The fire needs more wood.

  3. ChatPal

    Okay, ich hole trockene Äste fürs Feuer.

    Okay, I'll get dry branches for the fire.

  4. You

    Danke. Dann rösten wir Marshmallows.

    Thanks. Then we'll roast marshmallows.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Fire" in German

How do you say fire?

Das Feuer.

Make a fire?

Feuer machen.

Fire department?

Die Feuerwehr.

Gender?

Neuter: das Feuer.

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