flag
word
/ˈfɫæɡ/
flag
/flˈæɡ/
flag
Definition
A flag is a piece of cloth with colors or symbols that represents a country, group, or organization. As a verb, it can also mean to mark something for attention or to signal something.
Usage & Nuances
As a noun, common collocations are 'national flag', 'raise a flag', and 'wave a flag'. As a verb, 'flag' is common in tech and admin contexts: 'flag an email', 'flag an issue'. 'Red flag' is a very common expression meaning a warning sign.
Spanish: bandera - señalar - marcarPortuguese (BR): bandeira - sinalizar - marcarPortuguese (PT): bandeira - assinalar - marcarChinese (Simplified): 旗帜 - 标记 - 示意Chinese (Traditional): 旗幟 - 標記 - 示意Hindi: झंडा - चिह्नित करना - संकेत देनाArabic: علم - يضع علامة على - يشيرBengali: পতাকা - চিহ্নিত করা (দৃষ্টি আর্কষণের জন্য)Russian: флаг - отметить (пометить)Japanese: 旗（はた） - フラグを立てる（注意を引くための印をつける）Vietnamese: cờ - đánh dấu (để chú ý)Korean: 깃발 - 표시하다(주의를 위해)Turkish: bayrak - işaretlemek (dikkat çekmek için)Urdu: جھنڈا - نشان زد کرنا (توجہ دلانے کے لیے)Indonesian: bendera - tandai (untuk perhatian)
Example Sentences
She waved a flag at the race.
basic
That comment should flag a bigger problem.
natural
I flagged the email so I wouldn't forget it.
natural
His excuse was a huge red flag for me.
natural
The flag is flying over the school.
basic
Please flag this message for me.
basic