Zündeln Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zündeln" is used as verb with the meaning of "to play with fire" or "to set fires (playfully/dangerously)".

Essential properties of "zündeln"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: zündeln
Simple past: zündelte
Participle: gezündelt

See full conjugation of zündeln

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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 "zündeln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To playfully or dangerously light fires"

Definition: "To playfully or dangerously light fires, often without serious intent."
Translation(s): to play with fire, to set fires (playfully/dangerously)
Synonym(s): spielen mit Feuer, Feuer machen
Antonym(s): löschen
Related word(s): zünden, Feuer

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Kinder zündeln im Wald, was gefährlich ist.The children are playing with fire in the forest, which is dangerous.
Er zündelt gerne mit Streichhölzern, obwohl es verboten ist.He likes to play with matches, even though it's forbidden.
Wenn du zündelst, könntest du einen Brand verursachen.If you play with fire, you could cause a fire.

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