Durchbrechen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Durchbrechen" is used as verb with the meaning of "break through", "penetrate" or "breach".

Essential properties of "durchbrechen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: durchbrechen
  • Simple past: durchbrach
  • Participle: durchbrochen

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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 "durchbrechen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Break or penetrate with force"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Sturm hat die Mauer durchbrochen.The storm broke through the wall.
  2. Er konnte die Blockade durchbrechen.He could break through the blockade.
  3. Das Licht durchbricht die Wolken.The light breaks through the clouds.

2.) "Overcome a psychological or social barrier"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie hat die Angst durchbrochen.She broke through the fear.
  2. Er durchbricht die Traditionen seiner Familie.He breaks with his family's traditions.
  3. Die Künstler durchbrechen gesellschaftliche Normen.The artists break through social norms.

3.) "Divide into parts"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er durchbricht das Brot mit den Händen.He breaks the bread with his hands.
  2. Der Ast durchbricht unter dem Gewicht.The branch breaks under the weight.
  3. Sie durchbricht den Stab in zwei Teile.She breaks the stick into two parts.
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