Anbrechen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Anbrechen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to begin", "to dawn" or "to break (of day)".

Essential properties of "anbrechen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: anbrechen
  • Simple past: brach an
  • Participle: angebrochen

See full conjugation of anbrechen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "anbrechen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To begin (a period of time)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Tag beginnt zu anbrechen.The day begins to dawn.
  2. Der Winter wird bald anbrechen.Winter will soon begin.
  3. Die Nacht ist gerade angebrochen.The night has just begun.

2.) "To open something partially"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich habe die Packung Schokolade angebrochen.I have opened the package of chocolate.
  2. Das Siegel wurde angebrochen.The seal was broken.
  3. Er hat die Flasche Wein angebrochen.He has opened the bottle of wine.
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