lichterloh
Translation
ablaze, in a blaze of fire
Examples
Das Haus stand lichterloh in Flammen.
The house was ablaze with flames.
Das Feuer brannte lichterloh.
The fire was burning brightly.
Grammar Patterns
lichterloh brennen/in Flammen stehen to be ablaze The house stood lichterloh in flames.
Similar Words
brennend (burning), flammend (flaming)
Etymology
A combination of 'Licht' (light) and 'Lohe' (an old word for blaze/flame). Literally 'light-flame'.
Memory Tips
Think of a fire so bright ('Licht') it's a huge blaze ('loh'). It describes a fire burning very intensely.