der Waldbrand
Translation
wildfire, forest fire
Examples
Ein Waldbrand zerstörte viele Bäume.
A wildfire destroyed many trees.
Die Feuerwehr bekämpft den Waldbrand.
The fire department is fighting the wildfire.
Grammar Patterns
to fight/extinguish a wildfire The fire department is trying to extinguish the wildfire.
Similar Words
Feuer (fire), Buschfeuer (bushfire)
Etymology
A compound of 'Wald' (forest) and 'Brand' (fire).
Memory Tips
Literally 'forest-fire'. Picture a forest (Wald) that is on fire (Brand).