die Flagge einholen

to lower the flag

Türkçe: bayrağı indirmek

Noun

Flagge f.

Verb

einholen

Topic

Gesellschaft und Leben

In a sentence

Die Pfadfinderin holt die Flagge ein, bevor der Sturm losbricht.

How it is used

Means 'to lower the flag,' signaling end of an event or closure. Neutral register, used in nautical or ceremonial settings. A German speaker might say this at a military ceremony. Note: 'einholen' implies a deliberate, respectful action, not just taking down.

Other verbs that go with Flagge

This is the choice the collocation turns on.

• die Flagge hissento hoist the flag
• Flagge zeigento show one's colors

All collocations with Flagge

Other collocations built on einholen

• ein Gutachten einholento obtain an expert opinion
• einen Rat einholento seek advice
• die Segel einholento haul in sails