This is the 3253rd most frequent German word.
flaggen
"Flaggen" means "to flag" or "to mark with a flag."
Here, 'flaggen' means to signal using flags, which is a common nautical term used for communication.
Die Seeleute begannen, die Signale zu flaggen.
The sailors began flagging the signals.
In this sentence, 'flaggen' refers to marking something for attention or as noteworthy, a usage in system monitoring and digital contexts.
Die Software flaggt verdächtige Aktivitäten automatisch.
The software automatically flags suspicious activities.
Here, 'flaggen' is utilized to indicate the action of displaying a flag as a form of signaling or indication, particularly in sports or events.