gebrand

This is the 8154th most frequent Dutch word.


gebrand

"Gebrand" means "burned" or "roasted" in English.


Here, 'gebrand' means 'burnt,' referring directly to the toast being overcooked.

Mijn toast is te lang in de broodrooster gebleven en is nu helemaal gebrand.

My toast stayed in the toaster for too long and is completely burnt now.


In this sentence, 'gebrand' is used metaphorically to depict the feeling of being spent or worn out.

Na de intense training, voelde hij zich alsof hij zichzelf volledig had gebrand.

After the intense training, he felt as if he had completely exerted himself.


Here, 'gebrand' describes the action of his sleeve being accidentally set on fire.

Tijdens het kampvuur heeft hij per ongeluk zijn mouw gebrand aan de vlam.

During the campfire, he accidentally burned his sleeve on the flame.