English–German

“burst out laughing” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯sˌbʁɛçn̩/

Example

Sie bricht in Gelächter aus.

She bursts out laughing.

Illustration for ausbrechen (burst out laughing)

How to say “burst out laughing” in German

“Burst out laughing” in German is ausbrechen.

A pressure-filled boundary gives way and something bursts into the open, whether a person escapes or laughter erupts.

Full entry for ausbrechen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ausbrechen

Er brach vor Lachen aus und konnte kaum sprechen.

He burst out laughing and could hardly speak.

Tips for using ausbrechen

  • In a finite main clause, aus separates from the verb, as in Sie bricht in Gelächter aus.

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