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verbrannt

burnt, scorched

adjective fer-BRANT Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Also means

sunburnt

Usage Note

Verbrannt describes something damaged by fire or heat — food, skin, or material. Verbrannte Erde (scorched earth) is a fixed military phrase. For skin, verbrannte Haut refers to a thermal burn or sunburn. Broader and more final than angebrannt (slightly burnt).

Examples

"Die verbrannte Haut schmerzte noch tagelang nach dem Sonnenbrand."

Natural Translation

The burnt skin still hurt for days after the sunburn.

Literal Translation

The burnt skin hurt still for days after the sunburn.

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