Burst into Meaning in English
expression
ˈbɝst/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
BURST IN-too, in-TOO, IN-tuh
bˈɜːst/ /ˈɪntʊ
BURST IN-tu
Definition
To suddenly start doing something strongly, such as crying, laughing, or singing; also, to enter a place very suddenly and forcefully.
Usage & Nuances
Used most often with emotions ('burst into tears', 'burst into laughter'), or sudden entry ('burst into the room'). Not used with physical actions like running; focus is on sudden, intense beginnings. Common in both written and spoken English.
Spanish: irrumpir en - estallar en (lágrimas/risa/etc.)Portuguese (BR): entrar de repente - começar a (chorar/rir/etc.) de repentePortuguese (PT): irromper em - começar a (chorar/rir/etc.) de repenteChinese (Simplified): 突然进入 - 突然开始（哭/笑等）Chinese (Traditional): 突然進入 - 突然開始（哭/笑等）Hindi: अचानक घुस पड़ना - अचानक (रो पड़ना/हँस पड़ना आदि)Arabic: اندفع إلى - انفجر في (البكاء/الضحك/الخ)Bengali: হঠাৎ করে শুরু করা - হঠাৎ করে প্রবেশ করাRussian: внезапно начать - ворватьсяJapanese: 突然〜し始める - 突然入ってくるVietnamese: bật ra - đột ngột bắt đầuKorean: 갑자기 ~하기 시작하다 - 불쑥 들어오다Turkish: aniden başlamak - birdenbire girmekUrdu: اچانک شروع کرنا - اچانک گھس آناIndonesian: tiba-tiba mulai - menerobos masuk
Example Sentences
She burst into tears when she heard the news.
basic
The children burst into laughter at the funny joke.
basic
Suddenly, he burst into the classroom, looking excited.
basic
When they announced her name, she burst into song.
natural
He saw the mess and burst into anger.
natural
They all burst into applause when the show ended.
natural