geplatzt
Translation
burst, popped, cancelled, fallen through
Examples
Der Luftballon ist geplatzt.
The balloon has popped.
Leider ist der Deal geplatzt.
Unfortunately, the deal has fallen through.
Grammar Patterns
(Subject) + sein + geplatzt to have burst / to have fallen through The deal has fallen through.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zerplatzt (burst), gescheitert (failed); Antonyms: gelungen (successful), intakt (intact)
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'platzen' (to burst). The 'ge-' prefix marks it as a past participle.
Memory Tips
Imagine a plate hitting the floor and making a 'platz!' sound as it bursts.