ignite in German
ignite in German is anzünden, zünden — ignite means to set something on fire, or to begin burning.
ignite in German
anzünden
(transitive) to set fire to (something), to light (something)
zünden
(transitive) to set fire to (something), to light (something)
What does "ignite" mean?
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verb To set something on fire, or to begin burning.
"A stray spark ignited the dry grass and started a wildfire."
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verb To trigger or start something suddenly, especially strong emotion or conflict.
"The comment ignited a heated debate online."
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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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What is "ignite" in German?
"ignite" in German is anzünden, zünden. 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 German, "ignite" is anzünden, zünden.
Are there other ways to say "ignite" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "ignite": anzünden, zünden.
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