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kindle in Finnish

kindle in Finnish is kissapentue, kiihottaa, sytyttää — kindle means to light or start a fire.

kindle in Finnish

kissapentue
noun
(rare, collective) A group of kittens.
kiihottaa
verb
sytyttää
verb
(transitive) To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).
synnyttää
verb
(intransitive, of a, rabbit, or, hare) To bring forth young; to give birth.

What does "kindle" mean?

  1. verb To light or start a fire.
    "He kindled the campfire using dry leaves and small twigs."
  2. verb To arouse or awaken a feeling, such as interest, hope, or passion.
    "The teacher's enthusiasm kindled a love of science in her students."
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kindle in a sentence

  • He kindled the campfire using dry leaves and small twigs.
  • It took several matches to kindle the damp wood.
  • The teacher's enthusiasm kindled a love of science in her students.

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What is "kindle" in Finnish?

"kindle" in Finnish is kissapentue, kiihottaa, sytyttää. kindle means: To light or start a fire.

How do you use "kindle" in a sentence?

Example: "He kindled the campfire using dry leaves and small twigs." In Finnish, "kindle" is kissapentue, kiihottaa, sytyttää.

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

Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "kindle": kissapentue, kiihottaa, sytyttää, synnyttää.

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