burst
intermediateB1/bɜrst/ · burst
to break apart suddenly and violently; to explode.
Meanings
to break apart suddenly and violently; to explode.
اچانک اور زوردار طور پر ٹوٹنا یا پھٹنا.
پٹنا
patna
Common Collocations
- burst into tears
- burst of laughter
- burst the bubble
Example Sentences
The balloon burst when it hit the sharp edge.
جب غبارہ تیز نوک پر لگا تو پھٹ گیا.
Jab gubaarah teez nok par laga to phat gaya.
She burst into laughter at the funny joke.
وہ مذاق پر اچانک ہنس پڑی.
Woh mazak par achanak hans pari.
The pipe burst, causing water to flood the basement.
پائپ پھٹ گیا، جس سے پانی تہہ خانے میں بھر گیا.
Pipe phat gaya, jis se paani tahkhane mein bhar gaya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a balloon bursting.
Imagine a balloon filled with air suddenly popping and scattering pieces.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
پھول بن کے وہ میرے خواب میں آئے، پتھر جیسے دل کو یوں پٹاخوں نے پردہ اٹھایا۔
Phool ban ke woh mere khwab mein aaye, Patthar jaise dil ko yun patakhoon ne parda uthaya.
Like a flower, they appeared in my dreams, Fireworks lifted the veil from a heart like stone.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
پٹنا تو یوں ہے کہ راستے پر بچھڑے ہوئے لوگ آتے ہیں۔
Patna to yun hai ke raaste par bikhrede hue log aate hain.
Bursting happens when scattered people come together on the path.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "bersten" — to break, to burst
First known use: before the 12th century
The word 'burst' has its roots in Old English 'bersten' which means to break or explode. Over time, it has evolved to denote a sudden release of pressure or energy.