torch

tɔrtʃ
torch: stick with combustible material at one end, burned to provide light
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Translation of torch into German,

Noun

1.

flaming stick

stick with combustible material at one end, burned to provide light
  • Villagers carried torches during the night festival..Die Dorfbewohner trugen Fackeln während des Nachtfestes
2.

lighting

UK
portable electric light powered by batteries
UK
  • She used a torch to find her keys in the dark.Sie benutzte eine Taschenlampe, um ihre Schlüssel im Dunkeln zu finden.
3.

metalwork tool

TECH.US
device producing a hot flame for metalwork
TECH.US
Brenner mLötlampe Schweißbrenner
  • The welder used a torch to join the metal pieces.Der Schweißer benutzte einen Brenner, um die Metallteile zu verbinden.
4.

symbolic

Rare
symbol of enlightenment or liberty
Rare
Fackel fSymbol der Freiheit
  • The statue holds a torch, representing freedom..Die Statue hält eine Fackel, die Freiheit symbolisiert

Verb

tr.

burn

set fire to something using a handheld flame tool
  • They torched the debris to clear the area.Sie verbrannten die Trümmer, um das Gebiet zu räumen.
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Expressions with torch: examples in English and translations in German

den Stab übergeben
die Fackel weiterreichen
He decided to retire and pass the torch to his daughter..
den Stab übergeben
She decided to pass on the torch to her successor.
leidenschaftlich unterstützen
mit Leidenschaft unterstützen
She carries a torch for environmental conservation.
weiterführen
fortsetzen
She carries the torch for her family's business.
Fackel des Lernens
Teachers hold the torch of learning in their communities.
die Sache unterstützen
She continues to hold the torch for environmental conservation.

Images of torch

  • torch: stick with combustible material at one end, burned to provide light
    (flaming stick) Fackel
  • torch: portable electric light powered by batteries
    (lighting) Taschenlampe
  • torch: device producing a hot flame for metalwork
    (metalwork tool) Brenner

Synonyms and analogies of torch in English

Examples of torch in a sentence

  • He held a torch to see in the dark.
  • He grabbed a torch during the power outage.
  • The torch flickered as they explored the cave.
  • He adjusted the torch to cut through the steel.
  • A torch is necessary for soldering the copper pipes.
  • The poet carried the torch of liberty in his words.

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

Noun
dieFackelnf.

She raised the torch, its light slicing through the dense fog.

Sie hob die Fackel, deren Licht durch den dichten Nebel schnitt.

dieTaschenlampenf.

He always kept the brightest torch in his toolkit for emergencies.

Er hatte immer die stärkste Taschenlampe in seinem Werkzeugkasten für Notfälle parat.

derBrennernm.

Repairs of torches and torch sets in very short delivery time.

Reparatur von Brennern und Brenner Sets mit sehr kurzen Lieferzeiten.

derSchweißbrennernm.

This elite soldier not only uses his torch to repair vehicles.

Dieser Elitesoldat verwendet nicht nur seinen Schweißbrenner, um Fahrzeuge zu reparieren.

dieLampenf.

It was still dark but you didn't even take a torch.

Obwohl es noch dunkel war, hattest du keine Lampe dabei.

Verb
abfackelnv.

Looks like these guys were about to torch the van.

Sieht aus, als wollten diese Typen den Van abfackeln.

anzündenv.

Doused the kid in gasoline, threatened to torch him.

Hat den Jungen mit Benzin übergossen und wollte ihn anzünden.

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torch: Examples and translations in context

The torch blazed brightly, illuminating the path ahead of us.

Die Fackel brannte hell und erleuchtete den Weg vor uns.

To extinguish the torch, he simply dipped it in the cool water.

Um die Fackel zu löschen, tauchte er sie einfach ins kühle Wasser.

The firefighter demonstrated how to blow out a burning torch with a fire extinguisher.

Der Feuerwehrmann demonstrierte, wie man mit einem Feuerlöscher eine brennende Fackel ausbläst.

With a flickering torch, he explored the dark corners of the dungeon.

Mit einer flackernden Fackel erkundete er die dunklen Ecken des Verlieses.

The new generation must carry the torch of democracy and defend their rights.

Die neue Generation muss die Fackel der Demokratie tragen und ihre Rechte verteidigen.

This elegant wall lamp projects from the wall like a torch.

Die elegante Lampe rankt wie eine Fackel an der Wand empor.

He didn't torch people or listen to some red witch.

Er tat es nicht Fackel Menschen oder einige rote Hexe hören.

And I'm honored she's handing the torch to me.

Und es ehrt mich, dass sie mir die Fackel überreicht.

See also:

welding torchplasma torchcutting torchcarry the torchpass the torch
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