No. 2,234 in German
explosion
A sudden and violent release of energy causing a burst or detonation.
In a sentence
Die Explosion im Film war äußerst beeindruckend.
The explosion in the movie was extremely impressive.
The word 'explosion' is used as a noun referring to a dramatic event within the context of a film.
Plötzlich hörten wir eine laute Explosion.
Suddenly, we heard a loud explosion.
Here, 'explosion' describes a sudden and loud event, used in a practical listening context.
Die farbenfrohe Explosion des Feuerwerks erleuchtete den Nachthimmel.
The colorful explosion of fireworks illuminated the night sky.
In this sentence, 'explosion' metaphorically refers to the bursting effect of fireworks as they create bright and colorful displays.
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