misfire in German
misfire in German is Fehlzündung, fehlzünden, fehlschlagen — misfire means to fail to fire or ignite properly, as with a gun or an engine.
misfire in German
Fehlzündung
An act of misfiring.
fehlzünden
(of an engine) To fail to ignite in the proper sequence.
fehlschlagen
(by extension) To fail to achieve the anticipated result.
What does "misfire" mean?
-
verb To fail to fire or ignite properly, as with a gun or an engine.
"The old rifle misfired twice before finally going off."
-
verb To fail to have the intended effect, especially of a joke, plan, or attempt.
"His attempt at humour misfired badly in front of the board."
-
noun An instance of failing to fire, ignite, or achieve the intended result.
"The engine's misfire was traced to a faulty spark plug."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in German.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the German meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in German
misfire in a sentence
- The old rifle misfired twice before finally going off.
- His attempt at humour misfired badly in front of the board.
- The engine's misfire was traced to a faulty spark plug.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "misfire" in German?
"misfire" in German is Fehlzündung, fehlzünden, fehlschlagen. misfire means: To fail to fire or ignite properly, as with a gun or an engine.
How do you use "misfire" in a sentence?
Example: "The old rifle misfired twice before finally going off." In German, "misfire" is Fehlzündung, fehlzünden, fehlschlagen.
Are there other ways to say "misfire" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "misfire": Fehlzündung, fehlzünden, fehlschlagen.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.