die Feuerwehrkräfte
Translation
firefighters, fire department personnel, firefighting forces
Examples
Die Feuerwehrkräfte waren schnell am Einsatzort.
The firefighters were quickly at the scene.
Viele Feuerwehrkräfte werden benötigt.
Many firefighters are needed.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) firefighters The firefighters are extinguishing the fire.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Feuerwehrleute (firefighters), die Einsatzkräfte (emergency forces)
Etymology
Composed of 'Feuerwehr' (fire department) and 'Kräfte' (forces, personnel), the plural of 'Kraft' (force, power).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'forces' or 'personnel' ('Kräfte') that make up the 'Feuerwehr'.