Brechen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Brechen" is used as verb with the meaning of "break", "shatter" or "snap".

Essential properties of "brechen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: brechen
  • Simple past: brach
  • Participle: gebrochen

See full conjugation of brechen

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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 "brechen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To break something into pieces"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat das Glas aus Versehen gebrochen.He accidentally broke the glass.
  2. Die Welle brach an der Küste.The wave broke on the coast.
  3. Sie brachen den Stock in zwei Hälften.They broke the stick in half.

2.) "To interrupt or end something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Verhandlungen wurden plötzlich gebrochen.The negotiations were suddenly broken off.
  2. Er brach das Schweigen mit einer Frage.He broke the silence with a question.
  3. Sie brach die Verbindung ab.She broke off the connection.

3.) "To vomit"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Nach dem Essen brach er plötzlich.After eating, he suddenly vomited.
  2. Sie brach die ganze Nacht.She vomited all night.
  3. Das Kind brach nach dem Hustenanfall.The child vomited after the coughing fit.

4.) "To violate a law or rule"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er brach das Gesetz und wurde verhaftet.He broke the law and was arrested.
  2. Sie brach die Regeln des Spiels.She broke the rules of the game.
  3. Er brach das Versprechen, das er gegeben hatte.He broke the promise he had made.

5.) "To break a record"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie brach den Weltrekord im Schwimmen.She broke the world record in swimming.
  2. Der Athlet brach seinen eigenen Rekord.The athlete broke his own record.
  3. Er brach den Rekord nach jahrelangem Training.He broke the record after years of training.
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