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Plötzlich Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Plötzlich" is mainly used as adverb meaning "suddenly", "all of a sudden" or "unexpectedly". It is also used as adjective.
Essential properties of "plötzlich"
Its most important properties are:
Meanings of "plötzlich" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Suddenly, unexpectedly"
"Plötzlich", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "Suddenly, in a sudden or unexpected manner."
- Translation(s): suddenly, all of a sudden, unexpectedly
- Synonym(s): auf einmal, unvermittelt, unerwartet, unversehens
- Antonym(s): allmählich
- Related word(s): jäh, abrupt, schlagartig
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er blieb plötzlich stehen und schaute sich um.
- Das Wetter änderte sich plötzlich, und es begann zu regnen.
- Plötzlich hörten wir einen lauten Knall aus der Ferne.
2.) "Sudden, unexpected (adjective)"
"Plötzlich", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "That occurs or appears suddenly or unexpectedly."
- Translation(s): sudden, unexpected, abrupt
- Synonym(s): unvermittelt, unerwartet, jäh
- Related word(s): überraschend, unvorhergesehen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ein plötzlicher Windstoß riss ihm den Hut vom Kopf.
- Ihr plötzliches Erscheinen überraschte alle Anwesenden.
- Der plötzliche Temperaturabfall führte zu Frost.