go off in German
go off in German is explodieren, ranzig werden, sauer werden — go off means to speak or act with sudden intense energy — either ranting angrily or performing brilliantly. Which one is meant depends entirely on tone.
go off in German
explodieren
(intransitive) To explode.
ranzig werden
(intransitive, UK, Australia, Canada) To putrefy or become inedible, or to become unusable in any way.
sauer werden
(intransitive, UK, Australia, Canada) To putrefy or become inedible, or to become unusable in any way.
schlecht werden
(intransitive, UK, Australia, Canada) To putrefy or become inedible, or to become unusable in any way.
What does "go off" mean?
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phrasal verb To speak or act with sudden intense energy — either ranting angrily or performing brilliantly. Which one is meant depends entirely on tone.
"Don't mention the parking situation or she'll go off for twenty minutes."
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phrasal verb Of a bomb, gun or firework, to explode or be fired; of an alarm or alert, to start sounding.
"The device went off harmlessly in an empty field."
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phrasal verb Of food or drink, to become unfit to eat through spoiling.
"The milk has gone off — don't put it in your tea."
go off in a sentence
- Don't mention the parking situation or she'll go off for twenty minutes.
- He went off in the second half and scored twice.
- The device went off harmlessly in an empty field.
- My alarm goes off at half five.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "go off" in German?
"go off" in German is explodieren, ranzig werden, sauer werden. go off means: To speak or act with sudden intense energy — either ranting angrily or performing brilliantly. Which one is meant depends entirely on tone.
How do you use "go off" in a sentence?
Example: "Don't mention the parking situation or she'll go off for twenty minutes." In German, "go off" is explodieren, ranzig werden, sauer werden.
Are there other ways to say "go off" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "go off": explodieren, ranzig werden, sauer werden, schlecht werden.
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