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explode in German

explode in German is explodieren, platzen, sprengen — explode means to burst apart suddenly and violently, often with a loud noise.

explode in German

explodieren
verb
platzen
verb
sprengen
verb

What does "explode" mean?

  1. verb To burst apart suddenly and violently, often with a loud noise.
    "The old boiler exploded, shattering windows nearby."
  2. verb To suddenly express strong emotion, especially anger.
    "He exploded with rage when he saw the bill."
  3. verb To increase suddenly and dramatically.
    "Sales exploded after the product went viral online."
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explode in a sentence

  • The old boiler exploded, shattering windows nearby.
  • Fireworks exploded over the harbor at midnight.
  • He exploded with rage when he saw the bill.
  • Sales exploded after the product went viral online.

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What is "explode" in German?

"explode" in German is explodieren, platzen, sprengen. explode means: To burst apart suddenly and violently, often with a loud noise.

How do you use "explode" in a sentence?

Example: "The old boiler exploded, shattering windows nearby." In German, "explode" is explodieren, platzen, sprengen.

Are there other ways to say "explode" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "explode": explodieren, platzen, sprengen.

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