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platzen

pop

Meaning of platzen

to make a short quick sound or move suddenly

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German/ˈplat͡sən/
Russian transcription[ˈxlopətʲ]
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platzen with English translation

platzen usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

Мыльный пузырь может быстро лопнуть.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

Я случайно захлопнул дверь, и она громко хлопнула.

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platzen belongs to the topic "Top 2500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

platzenpop
kochencook
sich ändernchange
bindentie
folgenfollow
entfernenremove
sich anfühlenfeel

platzen synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between platzen / knallen / knacken / ploppen / springen / auftauchen

K
🇩🇪German
knallen

To make a loud, sharp bang or hit something hard; often implies noise and force.

B2Very Often
K
🇩🇪German
knacken

To make a small cracking or snapping sound; usually softer and more brittle than a pop.

B2Often
P
🇩🇪German
ploppen

To make a soft little 'plop' sound; often used for a gentle, brief popping noise.

B2Often
S
🇩🇪German
springen

Here it usually means to jump or spring suddenly, or figuratively to burst open; not mainly about the sound.

B2Very Often
A
🇩🇪German
auftauchen

To appear suddenly or come up unexpectedly; it is about appearance, not a sound.

B2Very Often
H
🇩🇪German
hervorbrechen

To break out forcefully or emerge suddenly; often used for emotions, fire, water, or other strong forces.

B2Rarely
A
🇩🇪German
aufspringen

To spring open or suddenly jump up; used for doors, lids, or people moving quickly.

B2Often
B
🇩🇪German
bersten

To burst or split violently; a strong word for something breaking, bursting, or being under extreme pressure.

B2Rarely

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How to pronounce platzen and what this word means

platzen means pop. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce platzen

/ˈplat͡sən/

platzen translation

pop

platzen examples

Die Seifenblase kann schnell platzen.

platzen transcription

/ˈplat͡sən/

Questions about this word

platzen meaning: what does it mean?

einen kurzen, schnellen Knall machen oder sich plötzlich bewegen

platzen pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

platzen is pronounced as /ˈplat͡sən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

platzen definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Die Seifenblase kann schnell platzen. Translation: Мыльный пузырь может быстро лопнуть.

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