No. 6,973 in German
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 a sentence
Die Flagge Deutschlands hat die Farben Schwarz, Rot und Gold.
The flag of Germany has the colors black, red, and gold.
In this sentence, 'flag' is used as a noun referring to the physical national flag.
Er hat diese Warnungen immer als rote Flaggen betrachtet.
He always regarded these warnings as red flags.
In this sentence, 'red flags' metaphorically represent signs of danger or warning.
Unser Team wird diese Probleme markieren, um sie zu flaggen.
Our team will mark these issues to flag them.
'To flag' here is used as a verb, meaning to mark or highlight something for attention.
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