Meaning 1neutral · 82%
A tiny, briefly glowing particle produced by fire or friction.
Natural examples
Ein Funke sprang aus dem Kamin.
A spark jumped out of the fireplace.
Der Funke entzündete trockenes Laub.
The spark ignited dry leaves.
Beim Schweißen sprühten Funken über den Metalltisch.
Welding sent sparks across the metal table.
Usage note
Funke is masculine and weakly declined: des Funkens, plural Funken. Figuratively, ein Funke Hoffnung means a small sign of hope.
Mini-lesson: Funke
A tiny, briefly glowing particle produced by fire or friction. Funke is masculine and weakly declined: des Funkens, plural Funken. Figuratively, ein Funke Hoffnung means a small sign of hope.
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