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durchbrennen.

to continue to burn; to burn through (some period of time)

12 characters3 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈdʊʁçˌbʁɛnən/
  1. to continue to burn; to burn through (some period of time)

    intransitive · irregular · weak
    Die Kerze hat die ganze Nacht durchgebrannt.
  2. to burn through

    irregular · reflexive · weak
  3. to burn through

    intransitive · irregular · weak
    Die Schutzhülle hat nicht funktioniert. Die Flamme ist einfach durchgebrannt.
  4. to blow; to blow out (of a fuse, wire)

    intransitive · irregular · weak
    Die Glühbirne ist durchgebrannt.
  5. to run away, especially with a lover; to elope

    informal · intransitive · irregular · weak
    Seine Frau ist mit ihrem Jogalehrer durchgebrannt.
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