die Flagge
Translation
flag, banner, ensign
Examples
Die deutsche Flagge weht im Wind.
The German flag is waving in the wind.
Die Matrosen hissen die Flagge.
The sailors are hoisting the flag.
Er musste für seine Meinung Flagge zeigen.
He had to show his colours for his opinion.
Grammar Patterns
die Flagge hissen to hoist the flag The soldiers hoist the flag.
Flagge zeigen to show one's colours, take a stand In this situation, we must show our colours.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Fahne, Banner, Wimpel
Etymology
From Middle Low German 'vlagge'. It is a direct cognate of the English word 'flag'.
Memory Tips
It sounds almost identical to the English word 'flag'. Just imagine a flag flapping in the wind.