die Flagge einholen
to lower the flag
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Watch out. Note: 'einholen' implies a deliberate, respectful action, not just taking down.
In a sentence
Which form of einholen fills the gap?
Die Pfadfinderin ____ die Flagge ____, bevor der Sturm losbricht.
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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
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Other collocations built on einholen
- ein Gutachten einholento obtain an expert opinion
- einen Rat einholento seek advice
- die Segel einholento haul in sails
- eine Genehmigung einholento obtain a permit
- Feedback einholento gather feedback
- Angebote einholento obtain quotes
- einen Kostenvoranschlag einholento get a cost estimate
All 8 collocations built on einholen
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