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How do you say "fireman" in German?
der Feuerwehrmann
In German, "fireman" is der Feuerwehrmann.
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Pronunciation
Say FOY-er-vair-MAHN. The first syllable is like English fire, but with a German f sound.
Grammar notes
Der Feuerwehrmann is masculine. The plural is die Feuerwehrmanner. Feuerwehrfrau is used for female firefighters.
Example sentence
Der Feuerwehrmann rettet Menschen aus dem brennenden Haus.
The fireman rescues people from the burning house.
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How to remember der Feuerwehrmann
Feuer is fire, Wehr means defense, and Mann is man. A Feuerwehrmann defends against fire.
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Questions about der Feuerwehrmann
How do you say "fireman" in German?
In German, "fireman" is der Feuerwehrmann. It is a noun.
Is der Feuerwehrmann masculine or feminine?
Der Feuerwehrmann is masculine. The plural is die Feuerwehrmanner. Feuerwehrfrau is used for female firefighters.
How is der Feuerwehrmann used in a sentence?
Use der Feuerwehrmann as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Feuerwehrmann rettet Menschen aus dem brennenden Haus. (The fireman rescues people from the burning house.).
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