der Vollbrand
Translation
full-blown fire, blaze, conflagration
Examples
Das Gebäude stand in Vollbrand.
The building was fully ablaze.
Die Feuerwehr konnte den Vollbrand nicht verhindern.
The fire department could not prevent the full-blown fire.
Grammar Patterns
to be ((in Nom.)) (to be fully ablaze) The warehouse was in a full-blown fire.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Großbrand (large fire), Feuersturm (firestorm)
Etymology
From 'voll' (full) + 'Brand' (fire). Literally a 'full fire', meaning a fire that has fully engulfed a structure.
Memory Tips
Think of a building that is 'fully' on 'fire'. The meaning is very direct and easy to remember.