Bersten
Example: Die Glasflasche begann plötzlich zu bersten.
Definition
"Bersten" means to burst or break suddenly and violently, often with a loud noise. It is used to describe objects like glass or balloons that crack or shatter under pressure, as in the example phrase, "Die Glasflasche begann plötzlich zu bersten."
Etymology
The word "bersten" comes from Old High German 'berstan,' meaning to break or burst. It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as Old English 'berstan'. Did you know? The explosive sense of "bersten" reflects the suddenness and force implied in its origins.
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"Bersten" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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