burning
das Verbrennen
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burning
The destruction or transformation of a substance through fire or intense heat. This usually produces heat, smoke, and other substances.
Das Verbrennen von Plastik kann giftige Gase freisetzen.
Burning plastic can release toxic gases.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Verbrennens |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Verbrennen | – |
| accusative | das Verbrennen | – |
| dative | dem Verbrennen | – |
| genitive | des Verbrennens | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
“Das Verbrennen” (burning) is a nominalized verb and refers to the process as a noun. It is often followed by a phrase with “von”: “das Verbrennen von …” (the burning of …); the material mentioned after “von” is in the dative.
Das Verbrennen von trockenem Holz erzeugt viel Wärme.
Burning dry wood produces a lot of heat.
For an action that takes place during this process, “beim Verbrennen” (while burning / during the burning) is often used. This form is especially common with substances or materials that are being burned.
Beim Verbrennen von Kohle entsteht viel Kohlendioxid.
Burning coal produces a lot of carbon dioxide.
Common collocations include “das Verbrennen von Müll” (the burning of trash), “das Verbrennen von Abfällen” (the burning of waste), “das Verbrennen fossiler Brennstoffe” (the burning of fossil fuels), and “das Verbrennen verbieten” (to ban burning). They describe what is being burned or how burning is regulated.
Das Verbrennen von Gartenabfällen ist in vielen Gemeinden verboten.
Burning garden waste is prohibited in many municipalities.
