NOUN
Feuerwehr/ˈfɔɪ̯ɐˌveːɐ̯/fire brigade; fire department; fire service
Feuerwehr is a German noun that means fire brigade, fire department, or fire service. It is pronounced /ˈfɔɪ̯ɐˌveːɐ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Feuerwehren".
Definitions
1.an organized service or group dedicated to preventing and fighting fires(organization)
a.the institution or body responsible for firefighting, rescue, and related emergencies
Die Feuerwehr kam schnell zum Brandort.—The fire department arrived quickly at the scene of the fire.
b.the station or building where firefighters are based
Er arbeitet bei der Feuerwehr.—He works at the fire brigade.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Feuerwehr | die Feuerwehren |
| Genitive | der Feuerwehr | der Feuerwehren |
| Dative | der Feuerwehr | den Feuerwehren |
| Accusative | die Feuerwehr | die Feuerwehren |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Feuerwehr" mean in English?
- "Feuerwehr" means fire brigade, fire department, or fire service. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Feuerwehr"?
- "Feuerwehr" is pronounced /ˈfɔɪ̯ɐˌveːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Feuerwehr" der, die, or das?
- "Feuerwehr" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Feuerwehr"?
- The plural of "Feuerwehr" is "Feuerwehren".
- What part of speech is "Feuerwehr"?
- "Feuerwehr" is a noun in German.
