tinderbox in German
tinderbox in German is Feuerzeug, Zunderbüchse, Pulverfass.
tinderbox in German
Feuerzeug
(historical) A small container containing flint, steel, and tinder (dry, finely-divided fibrous matter), once used to help kindle a fire.
Zunderbüchse
(historical) A small container containing flint, steel, and tinder (dry, finely-divided fibrous matter), once used to help kindle a fire.
Pulverfass
(figurative) A potentially dangerous situation.
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What is "tinderbox" in German?
"tinderbox" in German is Feuerzeug, Zunderbüchse, Pulverfass.
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Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "tinderbox": Feuerzeug, Zunderbüchse, Pulverfass.
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