platzen

See also: Plätzen

German

Etymology

From Middle High German platzen, blatzen, from Old High German *blazzen, from Proto-Germanic *platjaną, *plat- (“to strike, beat”). More at plat.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈplatsən/, [ˈplatsən], [ˈplatsn̩]

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Verb

1. to burst

   Synonym: bersten

2. to make an emotional outburst, "to explode"
3. (of a plan, a transaction or similar) to be suddenly or unexpectedly canceled
4. (banking, of cheque) to bounce