torch in German
torch in German is Fackel, anzünden — torch means a small portable light powered by a battery (British usage); in American English, a stick with a flaming end used as a light source.
torch in German
Fackel
anzünden
(figurative) To make damaging claims about (someone or something); to ruin the reputation of (someone or something); to disparage, to insult.
What does "torch" mean?
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noun A small portable light powered by a battery (British usage); in American English, a stick with a flaming end used as a light source.
"She grabbed a torch before heading into the dark basement."
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verb To deliberately set fire to something, especially as an act of arson.
"Investigators believe someone torched the warehouse for the insurance money."
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torch in a sentence
- She grabbed a torch before heading into the dark basement.
- Investigators believe someone torched the warehouse for the insurance money.
- Rioters torched several cars outside the stadium.
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What is "torch" in German?
"torch" in German is Fackel, anzünden. torch means: A small portable light powered by a battery (British usage); in American English, a stick with a flaming end used as a light source.
How do you use "torch" in a sentence?
Example: "She grabbed a torch before heading into the dark basement." In German, "torch" is Fackel, anzünden.
Are there other ways to say "torch" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "torch": Fackel, anzünden.
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