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Ein roter Hahn auf dem Dach

A fire, especially a house fire (the red rooster symbolizes the flames)

In German

Ein roter Hahn auf dem Dach

ain ro-ter hahn auf dem dakh

Literal Translation

A red rooster on the roof

Meaning

A fire, especially a house fire (the red rooster symbolizes the flames).

Equivalent:"A blaze (specifically for a house fire)"

Origin:The red color of the rooster refers to the flames of a fire. Roosters are known for crowing loudly, which could symbolize the alarm or the destructive spread of the fire.

Example Sentences

1
In der Nacht stand ein roter Hahn auf dem Dach des Nachbarhauses.
During the night, there was a red rooster on the neighbor's roof (the neighbor's house was on fire).
2
Pass auf, dass du keinen roten Hahn auf dem Dach hast!
Be careful not to have a red rooster on your roof (don't set your house on fire)!

FAQ

How do you say "A fire, especially a house fire (the red rooster symbolizes the flames)" in German?

"A fire, especially a house fire (the red rooster symbolizes the flames)" in German is "Ein roter Hahn auf dem Dach" (ain ro-ter hahn auf dem dakh). Example: In der Nacht stand ein roter Hahn auf dem Dach des Nachbarhauses..

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