How is the word platzen translated from German to English

English translation
Burst
verb

Durch inneren Druck plötzlich aufbrechen.

To break open suddenly from inside pressure.

Examples with “platzen”

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  • Der Luftballon platzte mit einem lauten Knall. — The balloon burst with a loud pop.

  • Es gab einen Ausbruch von Beifall. — There was a burst of applause.

  • Letzte Nacht platzte im Keller ein Rohr. — A pipe burst in the basement last night.

  • Der Motor gab einen Ausbruch an Kraft und blieb dann stehen. — The engine gave a burst of power and stopped.

  • Füll es nicht zu voll, sonst platzt die Tüte. — Don't fill it too much or the bag will burst.

  • Der Umsatz wuchs das ganze Jahr in kurzen Schüben. — Sales grew in short bursts all year.

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