feuerfest
fireproof
Designed so that it is not easily damaged, destroyed, or ignited by fire or intense heat.
EXAMPLE
Dieser Schrank ist feuerfest.
This cabinet is fireproof.
feuerfest
fireproof
feuerfest – feuerfester – am feuerfestesten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry feuerfest, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | feuerfest |
|---|---|
| comparative | feuerfester |
| superlative | am feuerfestesten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word formation
'Feuerfest' (fireproof) consists of 'Feuer' (fire) and 'fest' (resistant). Here, the element 'fest' expresses that something withstands a strain or stress.
EXAMPLE
Eine feuerfeste Tür schützt den Raum bei einem Brand.
A fireproof door protects the room in the event of a fire.
Typical collocations
In cooking recipes, 'feuerfest' (ovenproof) frequently appears with 'Form' (baking dish), 'Schale' (bowl), or 'Gefäß' (container). You will encounter these combinations especially with dishes that are prepared in the oven.
EXAMPLE
Fülle das Gemüse in eine feuerfeste Form und streue Käse darüber.
Place the vegetables in an ovenproof dish and sprinkle cheese over them.
Pay attention to temperature specifications
In material descriptions, 'feuerfest' (fireproof) is often supplemented by a temperature specification with 'bis' (up to) or 'bis zu' (up to). The specification states the limit of the heat exposure; 'feuerfest' alone does not promise protection at every possible temperature.
EXAMPLE
Laut Hersteller ist das Material bis zu einer Temperatur von 1.000 Grad Celsius feuerfest.
According to the manufacturer, the material is fireproof up to a temperature of 1,000 degrees Celsius.
In real life
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