wiederauf|flammen
Translation
to flare up again, to rekindle, to resurge
Examples
Der Konflikt flammte wieder auf.
The conflict flared up again.
Die alte Liebe ist wiederaufgeflammt.
The old love has been rekindled.
Grammar Patterns
((subject)) flares up again The argument suddenly flared up again.
Similar Words
Synonyms: neu entfachen, wiederaufleben; Antonyms: erlöschen, abklingen
Etymology
From 'wieder' (again) + 'auf' (up) + 'flammen' (to flame). Literally 'to flame up again'.
Memory Tips
Picture a fire that was almost out, and suddenly a flame ('Flamme') shoots up ('auf') again ('wieder'). This helps remember its use for conflicts and emotions.