der Brandherd
Translation
seat of a fire, source of a fire, hotbed, trouble spot
Examples
Die Feuerwehr fand den Brandherd im Keller.
The fire department found the source of the fire in the basement.
Diese Region ist ein politischer Brandherd.
This region is a political hotbed.
Grammar Patterns
den Brandherd ((to locate)) to locate the source of the fire The fire department was able to quickly locate the source of the fire.
Similar Words
Brandquelle (source of fire), Ursprung (origin), Zentrum (center)
Etymology
A compound of 'Brand' (fire) and 'Herd' (hearth, stove, source). Literally 'fire hearth'.
Memory Tips
Picture a stove or hearth ('Herd') where a fire ('Brand') starts. This is the source. It's used both literally and figuratively for trouble spots.