This is the 3513th most frequent Dutch word.
ontplofte
"Ontplofte" means "exploded" in English.
In this sentence, 'ontplofte' describes an unexpected bursting event occurring with the balloon.
De ballon ontplofte plotseling tijdens het feest.
The balloon suddenly exploded during the party.
Here, 'ontplofte' metaphorically describes an intense emotional reaction.
Zijn reactie ontplofte toen hij het nieuws hoorde.
His reaction exploded when he heard the news.
In this instance, 'ontplofte' is used to detail a physical explosion of the engine.