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Funken

German → American English

American English

Spark

Plural form of „Funke“; small glowing particles or flashes produced by fire, metal, or electricity.

Beim Feuermachen sprühten Funken aus dem Feuerstein.

In German, Funken is most often used in the plural for visible sparks or in figurative expressions like Funken sprühen. For the singular noun, use der Funke.

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Frequently asked questions

What does „Funken“ mean in English?
It usually means “sparks” in English, especially when referring to small burning particles or flashes of light.
Is „Funken“ singular or plural?
„Funken“ is the plural form. The singular is „der Funke“.
How do you use „Funken“ in a sentence?
Example: „Beim Schweißen fliegen Funken.“ = “Sparks fly during welding.”
What is the difference between „Funken“ and „Funke“?
„Funke“ is singular, meaning one spark. „Funken“ is plural, meaning several sparks.