bersten

Middle Dutch

verb
Definitions
  • to burst, to break apart
  • to come forth, to arise

Etymology

Inherited from Old Dutch brestan inherited from Proto-Germanic *brestaną (burst, break, rupture).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*brestaną

Gloss

burst, break, rupture

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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