No. 7,144 in German
funkenflug
The German word "Funkenflug" refers to the "flight or scattering of sparks," often from a fire or welding.
In a sentence
Ein beeindruckender Funkenflug entstand, als die Schmiede das heiße Metall bearbeiteten.
An impressive spark shower occurred when the blacksmiths worked on the hot metal.
In this sentence, 'Funkenflug' refers to the sparks that fly off during the process of working with hot metals in a forge.
Der Funkenflug über dem Lagerfeuer verlieh der Nacht eine romantische Stimmung.
The spark shower above the campfire gave the night a romantic atmosphere.
Here, 'Funkenflug' illustrates the sparks emitted by the campfire, contributing to the atmospheric description.
Das Sicherheitsprotokoll wurde angepasst, um bei einem Funkenflug in der Fabrik keine Brände zu verursachen.
The safety protocol was adjusted to prevent fires from occurring due to a spark shower in the factory.
In this instance, 'Funkenflug' denotes the potential spark showers in an industrial setting, emphasizing the need for safety considerations.
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