die Feuerwehrleute, pl.
firefighters · firefighter
Menschen, die Brände löschen, Personen retten und bei Notfällen helfen.
Definition & meaning
Feuerwehrleute refers to firefighters. It is the plural term for individuals who are professionally or voluntarily trained to extinguish fires and protect life, property, and the environment. Beyond fighting fires, their responsibilities often include technical assistance during emergencies such as car accidents, natural disasters (like floods), and the rescue of people or animals from dangerous situations.
Grammar & Word origin
The word is a compound noun made of three components:
In German grammar, Feuerwehrleute is a plural noun. While the masculine singular is Feuerwehrmann and the feminine singular is Feuerwehrfrau, the term Feuerwehrleute is used as the collective plural to include all members of the group regardless of gender. The organization they belong to is called the Feuerwehr.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Brandbekämpfer: A descriptive term meaning fire combatants or fire extinguishers.
- Einsatzkräfte: A general term for emergency forces or personnel.
- Floriansjünger: A traditional and somewhat old-fashioned term referring to Saint Florian, the patron saint of firefighters.
- Retter: A general term for rescuers.
Antonyms:
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Examples
Die Feuerwehrleute löschen das Feuer.noun
The firefighters extinguish the fire.
Viele Feuerwehrleute retteten in der Nacht die eingeschlossenen Bewohner.noun
Many firefighters rescued the trapped residents during the night.
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