die Verbrennung
Translation
combustion, incineration, burn (injury)
Examples
Die Verbrennung von Holz erzeugt Wärme.
The combustion of wood generates heat.
Die Müllverbrennung ist eine Methode der Entsorgung.
Waste incineration is a method of disposal.
Er hat eine schwere Verbrennung am Arm.
He has a severe burn on his arm.
Grammar Patterns
(as subject) The combustion of gas is efficient.
von+3 the combustion of sth. The combustion of fossil fuels harms the environment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Verbrennung (combustion), der Brand (fire); die Brandwunde (burn wound)
Etymology
Derived from the verb `verbrennen` (to burn) with the noun-forming suffix `-ung`. It signifies the 'act' or 'result' of burning.
Memory Tips
Nouns ending in `-ung` in German are almost always feminine (die). If you know the verb, you can guess the noun refers to the action or result of that verb.