Ausbrechen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ausbrechen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to escape", "to break out" or "to flee".

Essential properties of "ausbrechen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: ausbrechen
  • Simple past: brach aus
  • Participle: ausgebrochen

See full conjugation of ausbrechen

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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 "ausbrechen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To escape from confinement"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Gefangene versuchte, aus dem Gefängnis auszubrechen.The prisoner tried to break out of prison.
  2. Mehrere Tiere sind gestern Nacht aus dem Zoo ausgebrochen.Several animals broke out of the zoo last night.
  3. Es gelang ihm, aus der Anstalt auszubrechen und unterzutauchen.He managed to break out of the institution and go into hiding.

2.) "To erupt or break out suddenly (disease, emotion)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. In der Stadt ist eine Grippeepidemie ausgebrochen.A flu epidemic broke out in the city.
  2. Bei der Nachricht brach sie in Tränen aus.At the news, she burst into tears.
  3. Der Vulkan drohte jeden Moment auszubrechen.The volcano threatened to erupt at any moment.

3.) "To break off a part from a whole"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Zahnarzt musste den Weisheitszahn ausbrechen.The dentist had to extract the wisdom tooth.
  2. Sie brach ein Stück von der Schokolade aus.She broke off a piece of the chocolate.
  3. Der Sturm hat viele Äste von den Bäumen ausgebrochen.The storm broke many branches off the trees.
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