English–German

“spark” in German

German

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Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfʊŋkə/

Example

Der Funke sprang sofort über.

The spark immediately caught on.

Illustration for Funke (spark)

How to say “spark” in German

“Spark” in German is Funke.

A tiny glowing ember leaps from a fire and can kindle a larger flame or a sudden feeling.

Full entry for Funke: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Funke

Selbst ein Funke Optimismus reichte, um das Team weiterarbeiten zu lassen.

Even a spark of optimism was enough to let the team continue working.

Tips for using Funke

  • Funke is masculine, with the plural Funken, and its common figurative use remains countable, as in ein Funke Hoffnung.

Other German words for “spark”

Seine Rede entfachte großes Interesse bei den Zuhörern.

His speech sparked great interest among the listeners.

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