ignite

ɪɡˈnaɪt
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Translation of ignite into German

Verb

1.

start fire

tr.
set on fire
tr.
  • He used a match to ignite the bonfire..Er benutzte ein Streichholz, um das Lagerfeuer zu entzünden
2.

fire

intr.
start burning
intr.
  • The dry leaves will ignite easily.Die trockenen Blätter werden leicht Feuer fangen.
3.

event

tr.
spark off or trigger an event
tr.
  • The speech ignited a heated debate.Die Rede entfachte eine hitzige Debatte.
4.

stir up

tr.
arouse emotions or feelings
tr.
  • Her speech did ignite passion among the listeners..Ihre Rede entfachte Leidenschaft unter den Zuhörern
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Expressions with ignite: examples in English and translations in German

begeistern
inspirieren
The teacher ignited Maria's imagination with her stories.

Synonyms and analogies of ignite in English

Examples of ignite in a sentence

  • The faulty wire could ignite a fire.
  • A spark ignited the gasoline.
  • The logs ignited after hours of heating.
  • The announcement ignited widespread protests across the city.
  • Her words ignited a movement for change.
  • The movie's trailer did ignite excitement.

Translations of "ignite" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
entzündenv.

He gathered some kindling to help ignite the campfire quickly.

Er sammelte etwas Zunder, um das Lagerfeuer schnell zu entzünden.

zündenv.

The diesel however requires no spark plug and will ignite when compressed.

Der Dieselmotor jedoch erfordert keine Zündkerze und wird zünden, wenn komprimiert.

entfachenv.

Their unfair attack might wake a sleeping giant and ignite public outrage nationwide.

Ihr unfairer Angriff könnte einen schlafenden Riesen wecken und landesweite Empörung entfachen.

anzündenv.

After that, you will ignite and set ablaze your inner universe...

Dann, wirst du dein inneres Universum anzünden und in Brand setzen...

weckenv.

A heartwarming tale can ignite a belief in the goodness of humanity.

Eine herzerwärmende Geschichte kann den Glauben an das Gute im Menschen wecken.

auslösenv.

The announcement of the concert will ignite anticipation among fans everywhere.

Die Ankündigung des Konzerts wird überall bei den Fans Vorfreude auslösen.

entflammenv.

The ceremony will ignite a passion for environmental conservation in the students.

Die Zeremonie wird bei den Schülern eine Leidenschaft für Umweltschutz entflammen.

sich entzündenv.

The battery can ignite or explode if not charged properly.

Der Akku kann sich entzünden oder explodieren, wenn er falsch aufgeladen wird.

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Other translations for ignite:

  • ansteckenv.

ignite: Examples and translations in context

In times of crisis, a militant's passion can ignite a movement.

In Krisenzeiten kann die Leidenschaft eines Aktivisten eine Bewegung entzünden.

Who has knowledge, might ignite the light of others.

Wer Wissen hat, lasse andere ihr Licht daran entzünden.

A coal seam can sometimes ignite, causing underground fires.

Ein Kohleflöz kann sich manchmal entzünden und unterirdische Brände verursachen.

A spark will ignite the hydrogen and bring the whole place down.

Ein Funke wird den Wasserstoff entzünden und alles in die Luft jagen.

A kitchen match can easily ignite the fireplace on a cold night.

Ein Streichholz kann leicht den Kamin an einem kalten Abend entzünden.

The activists feared their peaceful rally would ignite a powder keg of aggression.

Die Aktivisten fürchteten, dass ihre friedliche Kundgebung ein Pulverfass der Aggression entzünden könnte.

Between my hands, sparks ignite, blazing golden fish swarming.

Zwischen meinen Händen entzünden sich Funken wie gleißende, goldene Fischwärme.

Caution is necessary when you ignite fireworks on a windy day.

Vorsicht ist geboten, wenn man an einem windigen Tag Feuerwerk zündet.

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