Nomen

der Brand

fire, blaze, conflagration

Die Feuerwehr hat den Brand schnell gelöscht.

The fire department extinguished the fire quickly.

Das Haus wurde durch einen Brand zerstört.

The house was destroyed by a fire.

to extinguish a fire: to extinguish a fire Die Feuerwehr löscht den Brand.

to catch fire: to catch fire Das Haus geriet in Brand.

to set on fire: to set on fire Er hat das Papier in Brand gesetzt.

Synonyms: Feuer

From the verb 'brennen' (to burn); cognate with English 'brand'

Think of 'branding' cattle with hot iron; Brand implies burning/fire.

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