explodieren
Translation
to explode, to blow up, to burst
Examples
Die Bombe ist explodiert.
The bomb has exploded.
Er ist vor Wut fast explodiert.
He almost exploded with anger.
Grammar Patterns
((subject)) explodes The bomb has exploded.
Similar Words
Synonyms: platzen, bersten; Antonyms: implodieren
Etymology
From Latin 'explodere' (to drive out by clapping), from 'ex-' (out) + 'plaudere' (to clap).
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English 'explode'. The 'ex-' prefix suggests something bursting 'out'.