Zündung/ˈt͡sʏndʊŋ/ignition; firing (of engine); spark
Zündung is a German noun that means ignition, firing (of engine), or spark. It is pronounced /ˈt͡sʏndʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Zündungen".
Definitions
1.device or process that ignites an engine or causes combustion(auto/technology)
a.mechanism in a vehicle that starts the engine
Die Zündung des Autos funktioniert nicht mehr.—The car's ignition no longer works.
b.process of igniting fuel (in an engine or machine)
Bei kalten Temperaturen dauert die Zündung etwas länger.—At cold temperatures the ignition takes a bit longer.
2.initial activation or triggering of something(general/figurative)
a.act of causing something to start
Die Zündung der Rakete erfolgte pünktlich um acht Uhr.—The rocket ignition took place punctually at eight o'clock.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Zündung | die Zündungen |
| Genitive | der Zündung | der Zündungen |
| Dative | der Zündung | den Zündungen |
| Accusative | die Zündung | die Zündungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Zündung" mean in English?
- "Zündung" means ignition, firing (of engine), or spark. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Zündung"?
- "Zündung" is pronounced /ˈt͡sʏndʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Zündung" der, die, or das?
- "Zündung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Zündung"?
- The plural of "Zündung" is "Zündungen".
- What part of speech is "Zündung"?
- "Zündung" is a noun in German.
