das Feuer
Translation
fire, light (for cigarette)
Examples
Wir machen ein Feuer am Strand.
We are making a fire on the beach.
Haben Sie Feuer?
Do you have a light?
Das Haus hat Feuer gefangen.
The house caught fire.
Grammar Patterns
to make ((a fire)) to build a fire We are making a fire.
to catch ((fire)) to ignite The dry wood catches fire.
to ask ((for a light)) to ask for a light May I ask you for a light?
Similar Words
Synonyms: flame, blaze; Antonyms: water, ice
Etymology
From Old High German fiur, related to English 'fire' and Greek 'pyr'.
Memory Tips
Sounds very similar to English 'fire', just with a 'foy-er' sound.