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ignite in Dutch

ignite in Dutch is aansteken, ontsteken, ontbranden — ignite means to set something on fire, or to begin burning.

ignite in Dutch

aansteken
verb
(transitive) to set fire to (something), to light (something)
ontsteken
verb
(transitive) to set fire to (something), to light (something)
ontbranden
verb
(transitive) to set fire to (something), to light (something)

What does "ignite" mean?

  1. verb To set something on fire, or to begin burning.
    "A stray spark ignited the dry grass and started a wildfire."
  2. verb To trigger or start something suddenly, especially strong emotion or conflict.
    "The comment ignited a heated debate online."

ignite in a sentence

  • A stray spark ignited the dry grass and started a wildfire.
  • The fuel-air mixture ignites the instant it hits the spark plug.
  • The comment ignited a heated debate online.

Similar words in Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "ignite" in Dutch?

"ignite" in Dutch is aansteken, ontsteken, ontbranden. ignite means: To set something on fire, or to begin burning.

How do you use "ignite" in a sentence?

Example: "A stray spark ignited the dry grass and started a wildfire." In Dutch, "ignite" is aansteken, ontsteken, ontbranden.

Are there other ways to say "ignite" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "ignite": aansteken, ontsteken, ontbranden.

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