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Meaning of tænde | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B1 Frequent

tɛnə

Definitions

to kindle, ignite, set fire to
to switch on, turn on
to set in motion, cause to begin
to turn on (generally used with preposition for)
to cause to shine, light up
archaic
to arouse, turn on

Equivalents

English enable heat Kindle light turn on

Examples

“Omsider lykkedes det ham at tænde for vandhanen.”

Eventually he managed to turn on the water tap.

“Tænd ikke for gassen endnu!”

Don't turn the gas on yet!

CEFR level

B1

Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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See also

tænde på tænder tænk tænke tænke efter tænken

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