Aufbrechen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Aufbrechen" is used as verb with the meaning of "depart", "leave" or "set off".

Essential properties of "aufbrechen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: aufbrechen
  • Simple past: brach auf
  • Participle: aufgebrochen

See full conjugation of aufbrechen

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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 "aufbrechen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Depart, set off"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen früh aufbrechen, um rechtzeitig anzukommen.We must leave early to arrive on time.
  2. Die Gruppe wird morgen in die Berge aufbrechen.The group will set off for the mountains tomorrow.
  3. Es ist Zeit aufzubrechen, der Zug fährt in einer Stunde.It's time to leave, the train departs in an hour.

2.) "Break open, force open"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Diebe versuchten, den Safe aufzubrechen.The thieves tried to break open the safe.
  2. Er musste die Tür aufbrechen, um in die Wohnung zu gelangen.He had to force open the door to get into the apartment.
  3. Die Feuerwehr musste das Fenster aufbrechen, um das Kind zu retten.The fire department had to break open the window to rescue the child.

3.) "Crack, fissure (surface)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Asphalt begann durch die Hitze aufzubrechen.The asphalt began to crack due to the heat.
  2. Im Winter kann die Haut leicht aufbrechen.In winter, the skin can easily crack.
  3. Die Erde war so trocken, dass sie überall aufbrach.The earth was so dry that it cracked everywhere.
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