Feuersbrunst

dieNoun

conflagration, great fire

Word details

German meaning
Ein großes, zerstörerisches Feuer.
English meaning
Conflagration
Synonym
Grossbrand
German example
Die Feuersbrunst zerstörte viele Häuser in der Stadt.
English example
The conflagration destroyed many houses in the city.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Feuersbrunst
Plural Form
die Feuersbrünste

Example sentences with “Feuersbrunst”

  1. Die Stadt wurde von einer Feuersbrunst heimgesucht. (The city was struck by a conflagration.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Feuersbrunst still used today?

It is a somewhat literary or archaic term; 'Großbrand' is used for modern reporting.