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Feuerwehrmann

firefighter

noun FOY-er-vayr-man Rare

Usage Note

Feuerwehrmann is the traditional term; the gender-neutral Feuerwehrperson or Feuerwehrkraft is increasingly used officially. Most German firefighters (ca. 80%) serve in volunteer brigades (Freiwillige Feuerwehr), while career firefighters (Berufsfeuerwehr) work in larger cities.

Examples

"Der Feuerwehrmann rettete die Katze aus dem brennenden Dachstuhl."

Natural Translation

The firefighter rescued the cat from the burning roof structure.

Literal Translation

The firefighter rescued the cat out of the burning roof structure.

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