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platzen

pop

Meaning of platzen

to make a short quick sound or move suddenly

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German/ˈplat͡sən/
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platzen belongs to the topic "Top 2500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

platzenpop
kochencook
sich ändernchange
bindentie
folgenfollow
entfernenremove
sich anfühlenfeel

platzen synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between platzen / knallen / knacken / ploppen / springen / auftauchen

🇩🇪German
platzen

pop — to make a short quick sound or move suddenly

B2Often
K
🇩🇪German
knallen

To make a loud, sharp bang or hit something hard; often implies noise and force.

B2Very Often

Die Tür knallte laut zu.

Дверь громко хлопнула.

K
🇩🇪German
knacken

To make a small cracking or snapping sound; usually softer and more brittle than a pop.

B2Often

Das Holz knackt im Kamin.

Дрова потрескивают в камине.

P
🇩🇪German
ploppen

To make a soft little 'plop' sound; often used for a gentle, brief popping noise.

B2Often

Beim Öffnen der Flasche ploppte der Korken heraus.

При открытии бутылки пробка мягко выскочила с хлопком.

S
🇩🇪German
springen

Here it usually means to jump or spring suddenly, or figuratively to burst open; not mainly about the sound.

B2Very Often

Vor Schreck sprang er auf.

От испуга он вскочил.

A
🇩🇪German
auftauchen

To appear suddenly or come up unexpectedly; it is about appearance, not a sound.

B2Very Often

Plötzlich tauchte ein Auto aus dem Nebel auf.

Вдруг из тумана появилась машина.

H
🇩🇪German
hervorbrechen

To break out forcefully or emerge suddenly; often used for emotions, fire, water, or other strong forces.

B2Rarely

Lautes Lachen brach aus der Gruppe hervor.

Из группы вырвался громкий смех.

A
🇩🇪German
aufspringen

To spring open or suddenly jump up; used for doors, lids, or people moving quickly.

B2Often

Die Tasche sprang beim Sturz auf.

Сумка раскрылась при падении.

B
🇩🇪German
bersten

To burst or split violently; a strong word for something breaking, bursting, or being under extreme pressure.

B2Rarely

Die Vase zerbrach, als das Glas berstete.

Ваза разбилась, когда стекло треснуло и разорвалось.

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platzen translation: pop. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce platzen

/ˈplat͡sən/

platzen translation

pop

platzen transcription

/ˈplat͡sən/

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platzen meaning: what does it mean?

einen kurzen, schnellen Knall machen oder sich plötzlich bewegen

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