This is the 6973rd most frequent German word.
flag
The German word "Flagge" means "flag" in English, referring to a piece of cloth used as a symbol, often for identification or representation.
In this sentence, 'red flags' metaphorically represent signs of danger or warning.
Er hat diese Warnungen immer als rote Flaggen betrachtet.
He always regarded these warnings as red flags.
'To flag' here is used as a verb, meaning to mark or highlight something for attention.
Unser Team wird diese Probleme markieren, um sie zu flaggen.
Our team will mark these issues to flag them.
In this sentence, 'flag' is used as a noun referring to the physical national flag.