English-German translations for half-mast

• halbmast
  Ihm zu Ehren weht die Flagge der Union auf Halbmast. The flag of the European Union is being flown at half-mast in his honour.
  Ich habe die Dienste unseres Hauses angewiesen, als ein Zeichen der Achtung die spanische und die europäische Flagge auf Halbmast zu setzen. I have instructed the services of our House, as a mark of respect, to fly the Spanish and European flags at half-mast.

Definition of half-mast

• The lowered position, half the height of a mast, at which a flag is flown when mourning, especially expressing respect for the dead
• The lowered position of any thing

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