Zerplatzen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zerplatzen" is used as verb with the meaning of "burst", "explode" or "pop".

Essential properties of "zerplatzen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: zerplatzen
  • Simple past: zerplatzte
  • Participle: zerplatzt

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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 "zerplatzen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To burst or explode suddenly"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Ballon wird gleich zerplatzen.The balloon is about to burst.
  2. Wenn du den Reifen überpumpst, könnte er zerplatzen.If you overinflate the tire, it could burst.
  3. Das Glas zerplatzte, als ich es fallen ließ.The glass shattered when I dropped it.

2.) "To collapse or fail abruptly (figurative)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Alle unsere Träume sind zerplatzt.All our dreams were shattered.
  2. Der Plan zerplatzte wie eine Seifenblase.The plan burst like a soap bubble.
  3. Seine Hoffnung zerplatzte nach der schlechten Nachricht.His hope was shattered after the bad news.
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