die Zündschnur
Translation
fuse, detonating cord
Examples
Er zündete die Zündschnur an.
He lit the fuse.
Die Zündschnur war zu kurz.
The fuse was too short.
Grammar Patterns
to light the ((sth.)) to light the fuse He lit the fuse.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Lunte (slow match)
Etymology
A compound of 'zünden' (to ignite) and 'Schnur' (cord, string). Literally an 'ignition cord'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: a 'Schnur' (cord) that you 'zünden' (ignite).