match
das Zündholz, die Zündhölzer
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match
A thin wooden stick with a head made of a highly flammable substance that catches fire when struck against a suitable surface; a match.
Sie strich ein Zündholz an der Reibfläche der Schachtel an und entzündete damit die Kerze.
She struck a match against the striking surface of the box and used it to light the candle.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Zündhölzer |
| genitive | des Zündholzes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Zündholz | die Zündhölzer |
| accusative | das Zündholz | die Zündhölzer |
| dative | dem Zündholz | den Zündhölzern |
| genitive | des Zündholzes | der Zündhölzer |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Zündholz' (match) consists of 'Zünd-' and 'Holz' (wood). 'Zünd-' comes from the verb 'zünden' (to ignite) and refers to starting a fire; 'Holz' names the material.
Mit einem einzigen Zündholz brachte sie das trockene Papier zum Brennen.
She set the dry paper alight with a single match.
'Zündholz' (match) is especially common in Austria and Switzerland, where it is part of everyday language.
Hast du Zündhölzer für die Kerzen?
Do you have any matches for the candles?
Common phrases include 'ein Zündholz anzünden' (to light a match), 'ein Zündholz ausblasen' (to blow out a match), and 'ein Zündholz abbrennen lassen' (to let a match burn down). Learn these expressions as complete phrases.
Sie blies das Zündholz aus und legte es auf einen Teller.
She blew out the match and put it on a plate.
