Brennen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Brennen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to burn", "to be on fire" or "to incinerate".

Essential properties of "brennen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: brennen
Simple past: brannte
Participle: gebrannt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "brennen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To be aflame or combust"

Definition: "To be on fire or to burn."
Translation(s): to burn, to be on fire
Synonym(s): lodern, Flammen
Antonym(s): löschen
Related word(s): Feuer, Brand

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Haus begann zu brennen.The house started to burn.
Die Kerze brennt hell.The candle burns brightly.
Sein Herz brennt vor Leidenschaft.His heart burns with passion.

2.) "To destroy by fire"

Definition: "To incinerate something."
Translation(s): to burn, to incinerate
Synonym(s): verbrennen, anzünden
Antonym(s): löschen
Related word(s): Feuerzeug, Streichholz

📝 Some usage examples:

Er brennt das alte Holz.He burns the old wood.
Wir brennen heute Abend ein Lagerfeuer.We are burning a campfire tonight.
Sie brennt die Briefe ihres Ex-Freundes.She burns her ex-boyfriend's letters.

3.) "To experience a stinging or burning feeling"

Definition: "To feel a burning sensation."
Translation(s): to sting, to burn (sensation)
Synonym(s): Glühen, Schmoren
Related word(s): Schmerzen, Reizung

📝 Some usage examples:

Meine Augen brennen vom Rauch.My eyes are stinging from the smoke.
Seine Haut brennt nach dem Sonnenbad.His skin burns after sunbathing.
Nach dem Sport brennen meine Muskeln.After exercise, my muscles burn.

4.) "To record data onto a digital medium"

Definition: "To record something onto a medium (e.g., CD, DVD)."
Translation(s): to burn (a CD/DVD), to record, to write
Synonym(s): aufnehmen, kopieren
Antonym(s): löschen
Related word(s): CD, DVD

📝 Some usage examples:

Er brennt eine CD mit seinen Lieblingsliedern.He burns a CD with his favorite songs.
Sie brennt Fotos auf eine DVD.She burns photos onto a DVD.
Ich brenne die Daten auf einen USB-Stick.I burn the data onto a USB stick.

5.) "To distill alcohol"

Definition: "To distill an alcoholic liquid."
Translation(s): distill, brew
Synonym(s): destillieren
Related word(s): Schnaps, Brennerei

📝 Some usage examples:

Sie brennen ihren eigenen Schnaps.They distill their own schnapps.
In der Brennerei brennt man hochwertigen Whisky.High-quality whisky is distilled in the distillery.
Er brennt Obstler aus Äpfeln und Birnen.He distills fruit brandy from apples and pears.

6.) "To engrave deeply in memory"

Definition: "To engrave something deeply into memory or thoughts."
Translation(s): engrave, burn into, imprint
Synonym(s): einprägen, eingehen
Antonym(s): vergessen
Related word(s): Erinnerung, Gedächtnis

📝 Some usage examples:

Dieses Erlebnis hat sich tief in mein Gedächtnis gebrannt.This experience has deeply burned itself into my memory.
Der Anblick brennt sich in das Gedächtnis ein.The sight burns itself into memory.
Die Worte brennen sich in sein Herz.The words burn into his heart.

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