This is the 7132nd most frequent Dutch word.
barst
"Barst" means "crack" in English.
The word 'barst' is used to describe a physical crack or fracture in a material object.
Er zit een barst in het glas.
There is a crack in the glass.
Here, 'barst' figuratively represents an emotional or psychological vulnerability breaking through.
Na uren van discussie had hij eindelijk een barst in zijn zelfvertrouwen.
After hours of discussion, he finally had a crack in his self-confidence.
In this context, 'barst' denotes an explosive sound or sudden outburst.