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Feuersbrunst
German → American English
American English
conflagration
Ein sehr großes, zerstörerisches Feuer.
Die Feuersbrunst breitete sich in der Nacht rasch aus.Feuersbrunst is a rather literary or dramatic word. In everyday German, people usually say Brand or Großbrand instead.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Feuersbrunst mean in English?
It means conflagration, a very large and destructive fire.
Is Feuersbrunst a common word in German?
No, it is quite literary or dramatic. In everyday speech, Germans usually say Brand or Großbrand.
How do you use Feuersbrunst in a sentence?
For example: Die Feuersbrunst zerstörte das ganze Dorf. = The conflagration destroyed the whole village.