der Großbrand
Translation
major fire, large-scale fire, conflagration
Examples
Ein Großbrand zerstörte die Fabrikhalle.
A major fire destroyed the factory hall.
Die Feuerwehr kämpfte gegen den Großbrand.
The fire department fought against the major fire.
Grammar Patterns
to extinguish a major fire einen Großbrand löschen The fire department had to extinguish a major fire.
Similar Words
Feuersbrunst, Waldbrand
Etymology
Composed of 'groß' (large, great) and 'Brand' (fire).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'grand' fire. 'Brand' is related to the English word 'brand' (as in branding with fire).