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Verpuffen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Verpuffen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to fizzle out", "to come to nothing" or "to dissipate".
Essential properties of "verpuffen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: verpuffen
- Simple past: verpuffte
- Participle: verpufft
regularintransitive
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 "verpuffen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To fizzle out, to have no effect"
- Definition: "To dissipate without significant effect or impact, like a failed plan."
- Translation(s): to fizzle out, to come to nothing, to dissipate, to vanish
- Synonym(s): verfliegen, verschwinden
- Antonym(s): wirken, durchschlagen
- Related word(s): verpuffung, verpufft
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Plan verpuffte ohne jegliche Wirkung.
- Seine Bemühungen verpufften im Nichts.
- Die Kritik verpuffte und wurde ignoriert.
2.) "To pop, to detonate with a dull sound"
- Definition: "To explode briefly with a dull sound, like a small explosion."
- Translation(s): to pop, to detonate, to go off
- Synonym(s): explodieren, knallen
- Antonym(s): implodieren
- Related word(s): verpuffung, knall
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Motor verpuffte plötzlich.
- Das Gas verpuffte mit einem leisen Knall.
- Die Chemikalien verpufften im Labor.