noun
detonator, fuse, igniter
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Zünder is a masculine noun meaning detonator, fuse or igniter. Gender: der Zünder. The plural is Zünder (no change in form). Genitive singular adds -s (des Zünders). Declension follows standard strong masculine pattern. Use die Zünder for plural articles. Dative plural is den Zündern.
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Der Zünder des Feuerwerks brannte schneller als erwartet.
The fuse of the firework burned faster than expected.
Der Zünder der Sprengladung wurde vom Experten entfernt.
The detonator of the explosive charge was removed by the expert.
Der Zünder ist defekt.
The detonator is defective.
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Picture a small red device on top of an explosive labelled 'Zünder'
sounds like 'thunder' (think explosion)
Masculine 'der' — imagine a man (der) holding the detonator
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A masculine noun. Plural is usually 'Zünder'. Used in technical contexts (explosives, engines, fireworks). Be careful: in everyday speech 'Zünder' can be technical and potentially sensitive in safety contexts.