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Zünden Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Zünden" is used as verb with the meaning of "to ignite", "to light" or "to fire".
Essential properties of "zünden"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: zünden
- Simple past: zündete
- Participle: gezündet
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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "zünden" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To ignite or light (engine, explosive, fire)"
- Definition: "To ignite or light something, especially an engine or explosive."
- Translation(s): to ignite, to light, to fire, to spark
- Synonym(s): entzünden, anmachen
- Antonym(s): löschen
- Related word(s): Feuer, Flamme, Explosion
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Motor will nicht zünden.
- Er hat das Feuerwerk erfolgreich gezündet.
- Die Kerze zündet nicht richtig.
2.) "To be successful or cause a positive reaction (ideas/plans)"
- Definition: "To be successful or cause a positive reaction, especially with ideas or plans."
- Translation(s): to click, to catch on, to work, to be successful, to resonate
- Synonym(s): funktionieren, gelingen
- Antonym(s): scheitern
- Related word(s): Erfolg, Wirkung, Plan
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die neue Marketingstrategie hat sofort gezündet.
- Sein Witz hat bei der Gruppe nicht gezündet.
- Die Idee zündete bei den Investoren.