gefeuert

This is the 14000th most frequent German word.


gefeuert

"Fired" (as in dismissed from a job).


Here, 'gefeuert' means 'fired' in the context of being dismissed or let go from a job.

Ich wurde gestern von meinem Chef gefeuert.

I was fired by my boss yesterday.


In this context, 'gefeuert' is used more metaphorically to describe the intensification or fueling of a fire.

Der schreckliche Sturm hat das Lagerfeuer gefeuert.

The terrible storm caused the campfire to blaze.


Here, 'gefeuert' is used to indicate the action of firing a gun as a physical act.

Er hat die Pistole fünfmal gefeuert.

He fired the gun five times.