platzen
Translation
to burst, to pop, to explode, to fall through
Examples
Der Luftballon ist geplatzt.
The balloon popped.
Der Deal ist leider geplatzt.
Unfortunately, the deal fell through.
Ich platze gleich vor Wut.
I'm about to burst with anger.
Grammar Patterns
to burst, to pop The tire has burst.
((vor+3)) to burst with (an emotion) She almost burst with envy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bersten, explodieren; Antonyms: halten (to hold), zusammenbleiben (to stay together)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'platzen', an onomatopoeic word imitating a bursting sound.
Memory Tips
Imagine a plate ('Platte') falling and bursting ('platzen'). The sound is similar.