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ndez· I§ vt 1 to cause [ ] to burn: ignite [ ], kindle [a fire], light [a lamp/cigarette] 2 to start [ ] in energetic operation: turn on [a mechanical/electrical device], start [a motor] 3 to excite vigorous activity/emotion: inflame, stimulate; incite/excite <> to [ ]; provoke [a battle/argument] 4 to cause [ ] to feel hot 5 [Fig] to strike [ ] II§ vi 1 to catch fire 2 (of a gun) to fire 3 [Fig Colloq] to get into trouble; get on bad terms (with someone) • nuk <> ndez· [Colloq] not work out for <> • e ndez· to smoke (tobacco) • nuk <> ndez·3sg fisheku "<>'s cartridge doesn't fire" <>'s plan misfires • <> ndez·3sg groshi me [ ] [ ] puts <> into a terrible predicament • <> ndez· gjakrat to cause <>'s tempers to flare • <>i ndez· mizat 1 to enrage <>, set <>'s blood boiling 2 to disquiet <>, upset <>; get <> riled, stir <> up • <> ndez·3sg pushka në ujë "<>'s rifle fires even in water" 1 <>'s voice is heard everywhere, <>'s influence is felt everywhere 2 <> is very brave • <> ndez· qiririn to expect <> to die at any moment • ndez· shkëndijën to spark, ignite the flame • <> ndez· trutë to blow out <>'s brains nde'z|ç adj = nde'zës nde'z|çë nf [Reg] = çakma'k