How to Say ‘Match and gasoline canister’ in German
Streichholz und Benzinkanister
SHTRYK-holts oont ben-ZEEN-kah-nis-ter
[SHTRYK-holts oont ben-ZEEN-kah-nis-ter]
💬 Usage Tip: A metaphorical expression combining potential ignition ('Streichholz') and fuel ('Benzinkanister').
🇩🇪 In Germany: Represents a volatile situation or the potential for conflict.
Phrase Breakdown
Streichholz
[SHTRYK-holts]
matchstick
A thin piece of wood or cardboard used to light fires.
Mit einem Streichholz und Benzinkanister kann man ein Feuer entzünden.
With a matchstick and gasoline can, you can start a fire.
und
[oont]
and
Used to connect words of the same part of speech or clauses.
Ich brauche ein Streichholz und Benzinkanister.
I need a matchstick and gasoline can.
Benzinkanister
[ben-ZEEN-kah-nis-ter]
gasoline can
A container used for storing gasoline.
Mit einem Streichholz und Benzinkanister kann man ein Feuer entzünden.
With a matchstick and gasoline can, you can start a fire.
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