catch fire

kæʧ ˈfaɪər
caught fire
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Translation of catch fire from English into German

Verbal expression

1.

ignite

start to burn or burst into flames
  • The dry leaves can easily catch fire.Die trockenen Blätter können leicht Feuer fangen.
2.

gain popularity

become very popular or exciting
  • The new video game caught fire and everyone was talking about it.Das neue Videospiel wurde populär und alle sprachen darüber.
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Synonyms and analogies of catch fire in English

Examples of catch fire in a sentence

  • The curtains could catch fire if placed near the heater.
  • The song caught fire and topped the charts.
  • The fashion trend caught fire among teenagers.

Translations of "catch fire" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
Feuer fangenv.

Be careful with fireworks, or the nearby trees might catch fire.

Sei vorsichtig mit Feuerwerk, sonst könnten die nahen Bäume Feuer fangen.

entzündenv.

Contacting such flammable materials, the fertilizer can catch fire.

Bei Kontakt mit solchen brennbaren Stoffen kann sich der Dünger entzünden.

brennenv.

She tried to emblaze the paper with her lighter, but it wouldn't catch fire.

Sie versuchte, das Papier mit ihrem Feuerzeug zu entzünden, aber es wollte nicht brennen.

zündenv.

The fire it should catch fire and lie down to cold hearts,

Das Feuer es soll zünden und sich an kalte Herzen legen,

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Other translations for catch fire:

  • anbrennenv.
  • entflammenv.
  • Feuer fängt

catch fire: Examples and translations in context

If not properly maintained, electrical wiring in old houses can catch fire.

Wenn nicht richtig gewartet, kann die Elektrik in alten Häusern Feuer fangen.

She watched in horror as the forest trees started to catch fire.

Sie sah entsetzt zu, wie die Bäume des Waldes Feuer fingen.

The lantern's wick failed, causing it to catch fire.

Der Docht der Laterne versagte und ließ sie Feuer fangen.

During the dry season, even a small spark can cause forests to catch fire.

In der Trockenzeit kann schon ein kleiner Funke dazu führen, dass Wälder Feuer fangen.

The wildfire's flames were spreading rapidly, making everything catch fire.

Die Flammen des Waldbrandes breiteten sich schnell aus und ließen alles Feuer fangen.

A substance with a low flash point can catch fire easily.

Eine Substanz mit einem niedrigen Flammpunkt kann leicht Feuer fangen.

The smell of smoke filled the room as the curtains began to catch fire.

Der Rauchgeruch erfüllte den Raum, als die Vorhänge Feuer zu fangen begannen.

The dry leaves in the yard can easily catch fire in this heat.

Die trockenen Blätter im Hof können bei dieser Hitze leicht Feuer fangen.

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catch on fire
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