burnt

• Bezeichnet etwas, das durch Feuer oder große Hitze beschädigt oder verändert wurde; auch für verbrannte oder verkohlte Stellen sowie für stark gebräunte Haut oder durch Hitze getrocknete Landschaften.

Describes something that has been damaged or changed by fire or heat.

1. Ruined by overcookingA2informal

   Describes food that has been cooked for too long, resulting in a charred or blackened state.

   Angebrannt

   • The toast was completely burnt and inedible.
   • She accidentally left the pizza in the oven, and it came out burnt.
   • He scraped the burnt bits off the bottom of the pan.

   Synonymeblackenedscorched

   Antonymerareraw

2. Treated by high heatB2formal

   Describes a material that has been subjected to intense heat for a specific purpose, such as hardening or altering its properties.

   Gebrannt

   • The artist used burnt sienna pigment in the painting.
   • Burnt clay is used to make durable bricks.
   • The chef prepared a dish with burnt butter for a nutty flavor.

   Synonymebakedfiredsintered

3. Destroyed by fireB1formal

   Describes something that has been damaged or consumed by flames.

   Verbrannt

   • The burnt remains of the house were a sad sight.
   • Firefighters found the burnt car in the field.
   • The forest was left with burnt trees after the wildfire.

   Synonymeburnedscorchedseared

   Antonymefire-resistantfireproof

• 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