der Funke
Translation
spark, glimmer
Examples
Ein Funke sprang aus dem Feuer.
A spark jumped from the fire.
Der Funke der Begeisterung sprang über.
The spark of enthusiasm caught on.
Grammar Patterns
the spark jumps over (fig.) the enthusiasm spreads The enthusiasm jumped over to the audience.
a spark of ((sth.)) There was still a spark of hope.
Similar Words
Synonyms: glimmer, spark
Etymology
From Old High German 'funko'. Related to the English word 'funk' in an old sense of 'spark'.
Memory Tips
Think of radio communication, 'der Funk', which originally used electric sparks to transmit signals.