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Dutch
Pronunciation
Etymology 1
From barsten.
Noun
barst f (plural barsten, diminutive barstje n)
- a crack, rip, tear
- (figuratively) a little, a tiny amount; notably in: geen barst ("not a bit")
- (obsolete) an outburst, eruption
Interjection
barst
- drat! damnit!
Etymology 2
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Verb
barst
- inflection of barsten:
- first/second/third-person singular present indicative
- imperative
Etymology 3
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Adjective
barst
- superlative degree of bar
German
Pronunciation
Verb
barst
- first/third-person singular preterite of bersten