Bersten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Bersten" is used as verb with the meaning of "to burst", "to crack" or "to explode".

Essential properties of "bersten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: bersten
  • Simple past: barst
  • Participle: geborsten

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "bersten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To break or burst due to internal or external pressure"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Ballon wird gleich bersten.The balloon is about to burst.
  2. Das Glas barst in tausend Stücke.The glass burst into a thousand pieces.
  3. Vor Aufregung konnte er fast bersten.He was almost bursting with excitement.

2.) "To be extremely full, on the verge of bursting"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Regal berstet vor Büchern.The shelf is bursting with books.
  2. Der Kühlschrank berstet vor Lebensmitteln.The refrigerator is bursting with food.
  3. Die Koffer bersten vor Kleidung.The suitcases are bursting with clothes.

3.) "To suddenly break apart or collapse"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der alte Baum barst im Sturm.The old tree burst in the storm.
  2. Die Mauer barst nach dem Erdbeben.The wall burst after the earthquake.
  3. Der Eisblock barst unter der Sonne.The ice block burst under the sun.
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