German Word · Intermediate
entbrennen
to break out, flare up, erupt
Pronunciation: /ɛntˈbʁɛnən/
Meaning
to break out, flare up, erupt
Example
2016, Michael Knigge (bh), US-Wahlen: Herausforderung für Hacker, http://dw.com/p/2RHTX
Since hackers have cracked the server of the Democratic Party, a debate over the security of the electronic voting system has broken out in the USA.
Practice tips
- Practice entbrennen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.