De uitbarsting



Example: De uitbarsting van de vulkaan verraste de bewoners van het dorp.

Definition


"De uitbarsting" refers to the sudden and violent release or explosion, often used to describe the eruption of a volcano, causing lava, ash, and gases to burst out unexpectedly, surprising those nearby.

Etymology


The word "de uitbarsting" comes from the Dutch verb 'uitbarsten,' meaning 'to burst out' or 'explode.' It combines 'uit,' meaning 'out,' and 'barsten,' meaning 'to burst.' Did you know? This word vividly captures the suddenness and force of an eruption or outburst.

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"De uitbarsting" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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