brennen
Meaning and Usage
"Brennen" in German means "to burn" in English. It is commonly used to describe the act of something being on fire, or the sensation of something being hot or burning.
Linguistic Analysis
"Brennen" is an infinitive form of the verb. It does not contain any prefixes or suffixes. Its etymology can be traced back to the Old High German word "brinnan."
Comparisons between German and English
The word "brennen" in German is very similar in meaning to its English counterpart "to burn," and it is used in similar contexts.
Cultural Context
In cultural contexts, "brennen" might be used in relation to activities such as lighting a fire, burning candles, or describing the sensation of something being hot or burning.
Example Sentences
- Das Holz brennt im Kamin.
- Die Sonne brennt heiß vom Himmel.
- Bitte pass auf, dass du dich nicht an der Herdplatte verbrennst.
Memory Tips
You can remember "brennen" by associating it with the English word "burn" and practicing its usage in different contexts.
Additional Vocabulary
- das Feuer (fire)
- die Flamme (flame)
- verbrennen (to burn, to incinerate)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
As "brennen" is a verb, it does not have a gender or plural form.
Conjugation (for verbs)
- ich brenne (I burn)
- du brennst (you burn)
- er/sie/es brennt (he/she/it burns)
- wir brennen (we burn)
- ihr brennt (you [all] burn)
- sie brennen (they burn)