sprengen — meaning in English

English meaning

• burst verb To break open suddenly, often from internal pressure.
• explode verb To burst apart suddenly and violently, often with a loud noise.

Senses

sprengen is used for these senses in English:

• burst (transitive) To cause to break from internal pressure.
• burst (transitive, obsolete) To cause to break by any means.

burst — full definition

1. verb To break open suddenly, often from internal pressure.
2. verb To move suddenly and forcefully, especially entering or exiting.
3. noun A sudden, brief outbreak or surge of something.

explode — full definition

1. verb To burst apart suddenly and violently, often with a loud noise.
2. verb To suddenly express strong emotion, especially anger.
3. verb To increase suddenly and dramatically.

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