fire in Dutch
fire in Dutch is vuur, brand, fornuis — fire means the chemical reaction of burning, producing heat, light, and flame.
fire in Dutch
vuur
(countable) An instance of this chemical reaction, especially when intentionally created and maintained in a specific location to a useful end (such as a campfire or a hearth fire).
brand
(countable) An instance of this chemical reaction, especially when intentionally created and maintained in a specific location to a useful end (such as a campfire or a hearth fire).
brand
(countable) The occurrence, often accidental, of fire in a certain place, causing damage and danger.
vuur
(countable) The occurrence, often accidental, of fire in a certain place, causing damage and danger.
vuur
vuur
(countable, British) A heater or stove used in place of a real fire (such as an electric fire).
fornuis
(countable, British) A heater or stove used in place of a real fire (such as an electric fire).
stoof
(countable, British) A heater or stove used in place of a real fire (such as an electric fire).
ontslaan
(transitive, employment) To terminate the employment contract of (an employee), especially for cause (such as misconduct, incompetence, or poor performance).
schieten
(transitive, sports) To shoot; to attempt to score a goal.
afvuren
(transitive, sports) To shoot; to attempt to score a goal.
bakken
(transitive, sports) To shoot; to attempt to score a goal.
vuren
(transitive, sports) To shoot; to attempt to score a goal.
afgaan
(intransitive, physiology) To cause an action potential in a cell.
What does "fire" mean?
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noun The chemical reaction of burning, producing heat, light, and flame.
"They gathered around the fire to keep warm."
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noun Bullets or projectiles shot from a weapon, or the act of shooting.
"The soldiers took cover under enemy fire."
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verb To shoot a weapon.
"The officer fired a warning shot into the air."
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verb To dismiss someone from their job.
"The manager fired two employees for repeated lateness."
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fire in a sentence
- They gathered around the fire to keep warm.
- A fire broke out in the warehouse overnight.
- The soldiers took cover under enemy fire.
- The officer fired a warning shot into the air.
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What is "fire" in Dutch?
"fire" in Dutch is vuur, brand, fornuis. fire means: The chemical reaction of burning, producing heat, light, and flame.
How do you use "fire" in a sentence?
Example: "They gathered around the fire to keep warm." In Dutch, "fire" is vuur, brand, fornuis.
Are there other ways to say "fire" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 10 translations listed for "fire": vuur, brand, fornuis, stoof, ontslaan, schieten.
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