Meaning 1neutral · 82%
The visible, moving part of a fire that gives off light and heat.
Natural examples
Die Flamme der Kerze zittert im Luftzug.
The candle flame flickers in the draft.
Der Koch dreht die Flamme kleiner.
The cook turns the flame down.
Eine blaue Flamme brannte unter dem Topf.
A blue flame burned beneath the pot.
Usage note
Flamme is feminine and has the plural Flammen. A stove or candle flame is usually small and controlled.
Mini-lesson: Flamme
The visible, moving part of a fire that gives off light and heat. Flamme is feminine and has the plural Flammen. A stove or candle flame is usually small and controlled.
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