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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Flagge
"Die Flagge weht im starken Wind."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A piece of cloth, varying in size, color, and design, used as a symbol of a country, organization, or as a signal.
"The national flag was raised proudly in front of the parliament building."
- 1
To point out, signal, or draw attention to something, typically by making a mark or waving.
"Please flag any discrepancies in the financial report before submitting it."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English flagge, meaning a reed or rush, later shifting in the late 16th century to denote a piece of cloth used as a standard or banner, likely of imitative Germanic origin connected to fluttering or drooping.
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drapeau
Transliteration: drapeau
"Le drapeau français flotte au vent."
Flagge
Transliteration: Flagge
"Die Flagge weht im starken Wind."
bandiera
Transliteration: bandiera
"La bandiera italiana è verde, bianca e rossa."
bandera
Transliteration: bandera
"La bandera ondeaba majestuosamente en la plaza."
bandeira
Transliteration: bandeira
"A bandeira nacional foi hasteada esta manhã."
झंडा
Transliteration: jhanda
"स्वतंत्रता दिवस पर तिरंगा झंडा फहराया गया।"
旗帜
Transliteration: qízhì
"广场上高高飘扬着鲜艳的旗帜。"
깃발
Transliteration: gitbal
"바람에 깃발이 높이 휘날리고 있다."
旗
Transliteration: hata
"彼は旗を高く掲げた。"
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