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ignite in Finnish

ignite in Finnish is sytyttää, syttyä — ignite means to set something on fire, or to begin burning.

ignite in Finnish

sytyttää
verb
(transitive) to set fire to (something), to light (something)
syttyä
verb
(transitive) to set fire to (something), to light (something)
sytyttää
verb
(transitive) to spark off (something), to trigger
syttyä
verb
(intransitive) to commence burning.

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.

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Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "ignite" in Finnish?

"ignite" in Finnish is sytyttää, syttyä. 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 Finnish, "ignite" is sytyttää, syttyä.

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

Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "ignite": sytyttää, syttyä.

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