No. 3,253 in German
flaggen
"Flaggen" means "to flag" or "to mark with a flag."
In a sentence
Die Seeleute begannen, die Signale zu flaggen.
The sailors began flagging the signals.
Here, 'flaggen' means to signal using flags, which is a common nautical term used for communication.
Die Software flaggt verdächtige Aktivitäten automatisch.
The software automatically flags suspicious activities.
In this sentence, 'flaggen' refers to marking something for attention or as noteworthy, a usage in system monitoring and digital contexts.
Beim Rennen wurde die gelbe Fahne als Signal geflaggt.
The yellow flag was flagged as a signal during the race.
Here, 'flaggen' is utilized to indicate the action of displaying a flag as a form of signaling or indication, particularly in sports or events.
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