Die Flamme, die sich allmählich ausbreitete, erlosch bevor sie langlebig wurde.
English: The flame, which spread gradually, blew out before it became long-lasting.
Flamme /flˈamə/ · noun · CEFR B2. German translation of "flame".
See also: Vocabulary entry (German) · Topic: German Aktion und Reaktion
- Source term
- flame
- Translation
- Flamme
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- noun
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Article, Gender & Forms
German article/gender note: learn this word with the article "die".
| Dictionary form | Flamme |
|---|---|
| Article | die |
| Gender/article class | feminine or plural |
| Plural | varies by noun |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + die Flamme
- Examples
- Das ist die Flamme.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Topic context
This word appears in the German Aktion und Reaktion.
Example Sentences
Eine kleine Flamme flackerte schwach im kalten Kamin.
English: A small flame flickered weakly in the cold fireplace.
Sie beobachtete, wie die Flamme der Kerze im Wind tanzte.
English: She watched the flame of the candle dance in the breeze.
Die Flamme des Gasherds wurde sofort blau.
English: The flame from the gas stove turned blue immediately.
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