Meaning of the German Word "Platzen"

platzen

pop

To make a short, sharp sound; to go somewhere quickly.

Example Sentence

Der Ballon wird platzen, wenn du diese Nadel hineinsteckst.

Other Meanings of This Word

To break open suddenly and violently.

B1Verb

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Definition: To make a short, sharp sound; to go somewhere quickly.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "platzen"?

B2

What grammatical category does "platzen" have?

Verb

Which vocabulary topic does "platzen" belong to?

Daily Life