burning

• Bezeichnet etwas, das brennt, sehr heiß ist oder intensiv empfunden wird, zum Beispiel ein brennendes Verlangen.

Describes something that is on fire, very hot, or intensely felt, such as a burning desire.

1. On fireA2formal

   In flames or actively burning with fire.

   Brennend

   • The burning building lit up the night sky.
   • Firefighters arrived at the burning house quickly.
   • She escaped from the burning car unharmed.

   Synonymeablazeafirealightblazingfieryflamingignitedkindledon fire

   Antonymeextinguishedfireproofunlit

2. Intense heat or sensationB1formal

   Producing a strong feeling of heat or pain, like fire.

   Brennend

   • He felt a burning pain in his chest.
   • The burning sun made the desert unbearable.
   • Her eyes were burning from the smoke.

   Synonymeblazingbroilingfieryhotroastingscorchingsearingsmartingstingingswelteringtorrid

   Antonymecoldcoolingfreezing

3. Strong desire or passionB2formal

   Having a strong, urgent interest or enthusiasm for something.

   Brennendes Verlangen

   • She has a burning ambition to become a doctor.
   • There are burning questions that need answers.
   • He spoke with burning passion about his cause.

   Synonymeardentconsumingeagerferventfeverishimpassionedintensepassionatevehementzealous

   Antonymeapatheticcoldindifferentunenthusiasticuninterested

• Substantiv, das den Vorgang des Verbrennens oder Anzündens bezeichnet sowie das Gefühl starker Hitze oder Schmerzen.

A noun referring to the act or process of setting something on fire or the sensation of intense heat or pain.

unzählbar

1. Act of combustionA2formal

   The process of burning something, producing fire or heat.

   Verbrennung

   • The firefighters controlled the burning of the forest.
   • The burning of waste is prohibited in this area.
   • They witnessed the burning of the old building.

   Synonymecombustionignitionincineration

   Antonymedousingquenchingsmothering

2. Intense sensation of heatB1formal

   A painful feeling of heat on the skin or in the body.

   Brennen

   • He felt a burning in his eyes from the smoke.
   • The burning in her throat was from acid reflux.
   • The chili peppers caused a burning sensation on his tongue.

   Synonymesearingsmartsmartingstingstinging

3. Intense desire or passionB2formal

   A strong, urgent feeling or passion for something.

   Brennende Leidenschaft

   • She had a burning desire to succeed in her career.
   • There is a burning passion for justice in his speeches.
   • His burning ambition drove him to work long hours.

   Synonymeardorcravingdesirefervorhungerlongingpassionthirsturgeyearning

   Antonymeapathycoolnessindifference

• Verb, das den Vorgang des Verbrennens oder der Zerstörung durch Feuer bezeichnet oder die Schädigung durch Hitze.

A verb used to indicate the process of consuming or being destroyed by fire, or causing damage through heat.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Produce fire or heatA1formal

   To be on fire or produce flames and heat.

   Brennen

   • The campfire burned brightly all night.
   • Don't let the toast burn in the toaster.
   • The forest fire burned for several days.

   Synonymeblazeflameflareflickerglowsmolder

2. Damage by heatA1formal

   To injure or damage something with fire, heat, or acid.

   Verbrennen

   • She burned her hand on the hot stove.
   • The sun burned his skin during the hike.
   • Acid can burn through metal.

   Synonymeblistercharincineratescaldscorchsearsingetorch

3. Consume fuel or energyB1informal

   To use up fuel or energy quickly.

   Treibstoff oder Energie verbrauchen

   • This car burns too much gas.
   • Athletes burn calories during intense workouts.
   • The engine burns oil faster than expected.

   Synonymeconsumedevoureat upexpendguzzleuse up

   Antonymeconservepreservesave

4. Feel intense sensationB2informal

   To feel a stinging or painful sensation.

   Brennen

   • My eyes are burning from the smoke.
   • His throat burned after eating spicy food.
   • The cold wind made her cheeks burn.

   Synonymeachehurtpricklesmartstingtingle

   Antonymecoolfreezenumb

Phrasal-Variantenburn downburn offburn outburn up