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burst in German

burst in German is Platzen, Bersten, Zerbrechen — burst means to break open suddenly, often from internal pressure.

burst in German

Platzen
noun
An act or instance of bursting.
Bersten
noun
An act or instance of bursting.
Zerbrechen
noun
An act or instance of bursting.
bersten
verb
(transitive) To cause to break from internal pressure.
platzen
verb
(transitive) To cause to break from internal pressure.
sprengen
verb
(transitive) To cause to break from internal pressure.
zerplatzen
verb
(transitive) To cause to break from internal pressure.
sprengen
verb
(transitive, obsolete) To cause to break by any means.

What does "burst" mean?

  1. verb To break open suddenly, often from internal pressure.
    "The overfilled bag burst open as soon as he lifted it."
  2. verb To move suddenly and forcefully, especially entering or exiting.
    "The children burst out of the school gates at half past three."
  3. noun A sudden, brief outbreak or surge of something.
    "There was a short burst of rain just before lunch."
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burst in a sentence

  • The overfilled bag burst open as soon as he lifted it.
  • The balloon burst with a loud pop.
  • The children burst out of the school gates at half past three.
  • Two dogs burst through the hedge and raced across the garden.

Similar words in German

bristle bust collapse erupt explosion fit fusillade pop

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "burst" in German?
"burst" in German is Platzen, Bersten, Zerbrechen. burst means: To break open suddenly, often from internal pressure.
How do you use "burst" in a sentence?
Example: "The overfilled bag burst open as soon as he lifted it." In German, "burst" is Platzen, Bersten, Zerbrechen.
Are there other ways to say "burst" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "burst": Platzen, Bersten, Zerbrechen, bersten, platzen, sprengen.
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