platzen

to burst, to pop (to be torn apart from internal pressure, e.g. of balloons)

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Meanings

Verb

to burst, to pop (to be torn apart from internal pressure, e.g. of balloons)
to burst, to explode (from strong emotions or satiation)
to fall through, to be suddenly or unexpectedly canceled (of plans, projects, dreams)
to burst, to stumble (into) (to suddely and conspicuously enter a location)

Wenn du den Ballon noch weiter aufbläst, platzt er.

If you blow up that balloon any further, it's going to pop.

infinitive platzen

he/she/it platzt

simple past platzte

perfect ist geplatzt