Sparking Meaning in English
word · lemma: spark
ˈspɑɹkɪŋ
SPAR-king
spˈɑːkɪŋ
SPA-king
Definition
Causing something to start, often suddenly, or producing small flashes of light like sparks. Used both literally (making sparks) and figuratively (causing a reaction or event).
Usage & Nuances
Often appears in phrases like 'sparking interest', 'sparking debate', or 'sparking conflict'. Can be literal (physics, matches) or figurative (ideas, emotions). Not interchangeable with 'sparkling' (shiny/bright).
Spanish: provocando - generando chispas - produciendo chispaPortuguese (BR): provocando - gerando faísca - iniciandoPortuguese (PT): provocando - gerando faísca - iniciandoChinese (Simplified): 引发 - 产生火花 - 激发Chinese (Traditional): 引發 - 產生火花 - 激發Hindi: चिंगारी पैदा करना - शुरू करनाArabic: إشعال - إثارة - التسبب فيBengali: স্পার্ক করা - উস্কে দেওয়াRussian: искрить - вызыватьJapanese: 火花を出す - 引き起こすVietnamese: phát ra tia lửa - khơi dậyKorean: 불꽃을 일으키다 - 촉발하다Turkish: kıvılcım çıkarmak - tetiklemekUrdu: چنگاری نکالنا - بھڑکاناIndonesian: mengeluarkan percikan - memicu
Example Sentences
The wires were sparking in the rain.
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She is sparking a new debate about education.
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The movie is sparking interest in history.
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There was a problem with the engine sparking unexpectedly.
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Social media is sparking conversations around the world.
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He made a comment, sparking laughter from everyone.
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