A2Colors
Ein roter Hahn auf dem Dach
In German
Ein roter Hahn auf dem Dach
ain ro-ter hahn auf dem dakh
🇬🇧 English
🇪🇸 Español
🇮🇹 Italiano
📖 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)!