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flag
A piece of fabric, usually rectangular and with symbols or colors, that is attached to a pole and serves as a national or organizational symbol. A synonym for flag.
Zur Weltmeisterschaft hängen viele Leute die deutsche Fahne aus dem Fenster.
For the World Cup, many people hang the German flag out of their window.
alcohol breath
Colloquial term for the smell of alcohol on a person's breath.
Man hat sofort gemerkt, dass er getrunken hatte, er hatte eine starke Fahne.
You could tell right away that he had been drinking; he had strong alcohol breath.
to keep the flag flying
To maintain morale, principles, or courage despite difficulties or defeats and not give up.
Auch wenn das Projekt schwierig ist, müssen wir die Fahne hochhalten und weitermachen.
Even if the project is difficult, we have to keep the flag flying and carry on.
brush / tail
In hunting terminology, the bushy tail of certain animals, especially the fox.
Der Jäger erkannte den Fuchs schon von Weitem an seiner rötlichen Fahne.
The hunter recognized the fox from far away by its reddish brush.
galley proof
In printing, a proof of a text in a long, narrow column for correction before the final layout is created.
Die Lektorin hat in der ersten Fahne noch einige Tippfehler gefunden.
The editor still found several typos in the first galley proof.
In connection with a 'Fahne' (flag), the verbs 'hissen' (to hoist), 'einholen' (to lower), or 'schwenken' (to wave) are often used.
Jeden Morgen wird vor dem Rathaus die Fahne gehisst.
Every morning, the flag is hoisted in front of the town hall.
The meaning 'smell of alcohol' is colloquial. It is almost always used with the verb 'haben' (to have). The strength can be described with adjectives like 'stark' (strong) or 'deutlich' (noticeable).
Der Fahrer hatte eine deutliche Fahne und durfte nicht weiterfahren.
The driver had noticeable alcohol breath and was not allowed to continue driving.
The expression 'die Fahne hochhalten' (to keep the flag flying) means not to give up despite difficulties. The verb 'hochhalten' is separable.
Obwohl wir verlieren, halten wir die Fahne hoch.
Although we are losing, we are keeping the flag flying.
The term 'Fahne' (brush/tail) for the tail of an animal such as a fox belongs to hunting terminology. In normal usage, this meaning is uncommon.
Der Fuchs verschwand mit seiner buschigen Fahne im Wald.
The fox disappeared into the forest with its bushy brush.
In printing and publishing, 'Fahne' (galley proof) refers to a proof of a text for correction. This meaning is limited to this specialist field.
Bitte lies die Fahne bis morgen Korrektur.
Please proofread the galley proof by tomorrow.
flag
Both Flagge and Fahne can refer to a national or organizational symbol made of fabric. Flagge is particularly common in factual and official contexts, while Fahne often sounds more traditional or stylistically different. When referring to a symbol on a pole, both words are therefore usually possible.
Beim traditionellen Vereinsfest wurde die Fahne des Vereins gehisst.
The club's flag was raised at the traditional club festival.
Vor dem Rathaus weht die Flagge des Landes im Wind.
The country's flag is waving in the wind in front of the town hall.
