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
Composed of 'zünden' (to ignite) and 'Schnur' (cord). It literally means 'igniting cord'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'cord' ('Schnur') for 'igniting' ('zünden') something.