krachen
Translation
to crash, to crack, to bang, to roar
Examples
Das alte Holz krachte unter seinem Gewicht.
The old wood cracked under its weight.
Das Auto krachte gegen die Mauer.
The car crashed against the wall.
Der Donner krachte laut.
The thunder crashed loudly.
Grammar Patterns
(intransitive) to crack, to make a loud noise The ice cracked.
((gegen+4)) to crash into sth. The car crashed into a tree.
Similar Words
Synonyms: knallen (to bang), scheppern (to clatter).
Etymology
Onomatopoeic, imitating a sharp, loud sound. Similar to the English word 'crack'.
Memory Tips
Imagine the sound of a 'crack' when something breaks or crashes. 'krachen' sounds like 'cracking'.