Feuerwehr

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Feuer (fire) +‎ Wehr (defense).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈfɔɪ̯ɐˌveːɐ̯/
  • (file)
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Noun[edit]

Feuerwehr f (genitive Feuerwehr, plural Feuerwehren)

  1. fire brigade
  2. fire department

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Descendants[edit]

  • Dutch: brandweer (calque)
    • Afrikaans: brandweer
    • Indonesian: branwir
    • Papiamentu: brantwer
    • West Frisian: brânwar (calque)

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