verb
verbrennen
burn
Etwas durch starke Hitze zerstören, sodass es zu Asche oder Rauch wird.
The German word "verbrennen" is a verb meaning "to burn up" or "to incinerate".
- It is made up of the prefix "ver-" (often indicating a process or change) and the verb "brennen" which means "to burn".
Similar words:
- brennen — to burn (more general, can mean to be on fire or emit light/heat)
- abbrennen — to burn down (often about buildings or large objects)
- verkohlen — to char, carbonize
Difference:
- verbrennen often implies complete destruction by fire or burning something thoroughly (e.g., "Er verbrennt den Müll" – He burns the garbage).
- brennen is more general and might not imply full destruction.
- abbrennen often refers specifically to something burning down completely.
- verkohlen refers to burning until something is charred but not necessarily fully destroyed.
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Examples
Papier verbrennt sehr schnell.verb
Paper burns very quickly.
Sie verbrennen das Papier im Kamin.verb
They burn the paper in the fireplace.
Holz kann sehr schnell verbrennen, wenn es trocken ist.verb
Wood can burn very quickly when it is dry.
Vorsichtig, sonst könntest du dich verbrennen.verb
Careful, otherwise you could burn yourself.
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