English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

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."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Finnish.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Finnish meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Finnish

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 Finnish

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.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
Translations from WikDict, CC BY-SA · example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.