Verbrennen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verbrennen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to burn", "to incinerate" or "to consume by fire".

Essential properties of "verbrennen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: verbrennen
  • Simple past: verbrannte
  • Participle: verbrannt

See full conjugation of verbrennen

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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 "verbrennen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To burn something (destroy by fire)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie verbrannte alle alten Briefe im Kamin.She burned all the old letters in the fireplace.
  2. Der Wald verbrannte während des großen Feuers.The forest burned during the big fire.
  3. Wir müssen vorsichtig sein, damit wir uns verbrennen.We must be careful not to burn ourselves.

2.) "To get burned (skin injury)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich habe mich beim Kochen an der heißen Pfanne verbrannt.I burned myself on the hot pan while cooking.
  2. Pass auf, dass du dich nicht an der Sonne verbrennst.Be careful not to get sunburned.
  3. Er hat sich beim Schweißen die Hände verbrannt.He burned his hands while welding.

3.) "To burn fuel (in an engine)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Dieser Motor verbrennt zu viel Benzin.This engine burns too much gasoline.
  2. Moderne Autos verbrennen den Kraftstoff effizienter.Modern cars burn fuel more efficiently.
  3. Die Fabrik verbrennt täglich Tonnen von Kohle.The factory burns tons of coal daily.
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