GERMAN · B2WORD NOTES
MEANING & PRONUNCIATION

platzen

burst

Der Schlauch platzte, als der Druck zu hoch wurde, und Wasser spritzte über den gesamten Hof.

The hose burst when the pressure became too high, spraying water across the entire courtyard.

fall through; collapse

Die geplante Reise platzte, weil mehrere Teilnehmer kurzfristig absagen mussten und die Mindestzahl nicht erreicht wurde.

The planned trip fell through because several participants cancelled at short notice and the minimum number was not reached.

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