flame

• Substantiv, das den heißen, leuchtenden Bereich brennender Gase bezeichnet, der bei einer Verbrennung entsteht und oft flackerndes Licht und Wärme abgibt; im übertragenen Sinn auch für heftige Leidenschaft oder Begeisterung.

A noun referring to a hot, glowing body of ignited gas that is produced by a fire, often characterized by its flickering light and heat.

1. Burning gasA2formal

   The visible, gaseous part of a fire that produces light and heat.

   Flamme

   • The candle's flame flickered in the breeze.
   • He watched the flames dance in the fireplace.
   • The building was engulfed in flames within minutes.

   Synonymeblazefire

2. Strong emotionB2formal

   A strong feeling, especially love or anger, often described as burning.

   Leidenschaft

   • The flame of passion still burned in his heart.
   • Her words fanned the flames of his anger.
   • The old flame of their friendship was rekindled.

   Synonymeardorfervorfireheatintensitypassionzeal

3. Internet insultB2informalIT

   An abusive or hostile message sent online, often in a public forum.

   Beleidigung im Internet

   • He received a flame for his controversial comment.
   • The forum moderator deleted the personal flame.
   • She was banned for posting flames in the chat.

   Synonymeabuseattackdiatribehate mailinsultranttirade

• Verb, das das Brennen mit Flammenbildung oder Flammenausstrahlung bezeichnet sowie einen plötzlichen Zorn- oder Leidenschaftsausbruch ausdrückt.

A verb used to indicate the act of burning with or emitting flames, or to become suddenly angry or passionate.

1. Burn with fireB1formal

   To burn brightly or produce flames.

   Brennen

   • The logs flamed up as soon as he lit the match.
   • The fire flamed fiercely in the hearth.
   • The building flamed for hours before firefighters arrived.

   Synonymeblazeburnflareflicker

2. B2formal

   To become red or bright in color, often due to emotion or heat.

   Erröten oder aufleuchten

   • Her cheeks flamed with embarrassment.
   • The sunset flamed across the sky.
   • His face flamed with anger.

   Synonymeblushburnflushglowredden

3. Send angry messageB2informalIT

   To send an angry, insulting, or offensive message online, especially in a forum or chat.

   Flammen

   • He flamed the user for posting incorrect information.
   • The moderator warned him not to flame other members.
   • She was flamed in the comments for her opinion.

   Synonymeabuseattackbashberateinsultslamtrash

Phrasal-Variantenflame up