knistern
to crackle, to have sparks flying (romantic tension)
Advanced Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈknɪstɐn/
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Cultural Note
Knistern literally means the crackling sound of fire or electricity. When used romantically, 'es knistert' describes that charged, electric atmosphere between two people who are attracted to each other. It's a very evocative and poetic German expression.
📝 Example Sentences
Es knistert zwischen den beiden.
There are sparks flying between those two.
Man konnte das Knistern förmlich spüren.
You could practically feel the tension.