Funke
spark (romantic)
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈfʊŋkə/
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Cultural Note
The idiom 'der Funke springt über' (the spark jumps across) is the classic German way to describe instant romantic chemistry. If a German says the Funke didn't jump, it means the date was pleasant but there was no romantic connection.
📝 Example Sentences
Der Funke ist sofort übergesprungen.
The spark flew immediately.
Leider hat der Funke nicht gezündet.
Unfortunately, there was no spark.
Es gab einen kleinen Funken zwischen uns.
There was a little spark between us.