B2 adjective Neutral

burst

/bɜːrst/

Describes an object that has ruptured or broken open suddenly, typically due to internal pressure or force. In academic and technical contexts, it refers to the state of a container or structure after its structural integrity has failed.

Beispiele

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1

We had to call a plumber immediately to fix the burst pipe in the basement.

We had to call a plumber immediately to fix the broken pipe in the basement.

2

The investigation concluded that a burst seal was the primary cause of the mechanical failure.

The investigation concluded that a broken seal was the primary cause of the mechanical failure.

3

I found a burst bag of chips at the bottom of my backpack.

I found a broken bag of chips at the bottom of my backpack.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
burst
Verb
burst
Adjektiv
burst
Verwandt
outburst
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Merkhilfe

Think of a balloon: when it gets too full, it goes 'pop' and becomes a 'burst' balloon. The word itself sounds like a quick release of air.

Schnelles Quiz

The heavy frost overnight resulted in several ______ pipes throughout the city's older buildings.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: burst

Beispiele

1

We had to call a plumber immediately to fix the burst pipe in the basement.

everyday

We had to call a plumber immediately to fix the broken pipe in the basement.

2

The investigation concluded that a burst seal was the primary cause of the mechanical failure.

formal

The investigation concluded that a broken seal was the primary cause of the mechanical failure.

3

I found a burst bag of chips at the bottom of my backpack.

informal

I found a broken bag of chips at the bottom of my backpack.

4

Data suggests that the burst economic bubble led to a decade of stagnation in the region.

academic

Data suggests that the collapsed economic bubble led to a decade of stagnation in the region.

5

The company faced significant losses following the burst of the speculative market.

business

The company faced significant losses following the collapse of the speculative market.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
burst
Verb
burst
Adjektiv
burst
Verwandt
outburst

Häufige Kollokationen

burst pipe a pipe that has ruptured
burst tire a tire that has blown out
burst eardrum a ruptured tympanic membrane
burst dam a dam that has failed and released water
burst artery a blood vessel that has ruptured

Häufige Phrasen

bursting at the seams

completely full or overcrowded

burst into tears

suddenly start crying

burst someone's bubble

to destroy someone's illusion or happy idea

Wird oft verwechselt mit

burst vs bust

'Bust' is often informal slang for broken or bankrupt, whereas 'burst' specifically implies a rupture from internal pressure.

burst vs bursted

'Bursted' is an incorrect non-standard form; the past tense and adjective form remains 'burst'.

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Nutzungshinweise

As an adjective, 'burst' is most frequently used in the attributive position (before a noun) to describe things like pipes, tires, or containers. It emphasizes the result of a sudden release of pressure.

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Häufige Fehler

Many learners try to add '-ed' to the word to form the adjective or past participle, but 'burst' is an irregular word that stays the same in all forms.

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Merkhilfe

Think of a balloon: when it gets too full, it goes 'pop' and becomes a 'burst' balloon. The word itself sounds like a quick release of air.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Old English 'berstan', which means to break or fly apart due to internal force.

Grammatikmuster

Used as an attributive adjective: 'a burst [noun]' Used as a predicative adjective: 'the pipe is burst' Invariable form (does not change for tense or plurality when used as an adjective)

Schnelles Quiz

The heavy frost overnight resulted in several ______ pipes throughout the city's older buildings.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: burst

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