Unterbrechen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Unterbrechen" is used as verb with the meaning of "interrupt", "stop" or "break".

Essential properties of "unterbrechen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: unterbrechen
  • Simple past: unterbrach
  • Participle: unterbrochen

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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 "unterbrechen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Interrupt, stop temporarily"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Bitte unterbrechen Sie mich nicht, wenn ich spreche.Please do not interrupt me when I am speaking.
  2. Der Stromausfall unterbrach unsere Arbeit für mehrere Stunden.The power outage interrupted our work for several hours.
  3. Wir müssen die Sitzung kurz unterbrechen, um eine Pause zu machen.We need to briefly interrupt the meeting to take a break.

2.) "Cut off, disconnect, interrupt (a connection/flow)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die schlechte Verbindung unterbrach unser Telefongespräch mehrmals.The bad connection interrupted our phone call several times.
  2. Der Techniker musste die Stromversorgung kurzzeitig unterbrechen.The technician had to temporarily cut off the power supply.
  3. Bitte unterbrechen Sie nicht die Wasserversorgung ohne Vorwarnung.Please do not cut off the water supply without prior warning.

3.) "To interrupt a conversation or speech"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Entschuldigung, dass ich Sie unterbreche, aber ich habe eine wichtige Frage.Excuse me for interrupting you, but I have an important question.
  2. Der Moderator musste den Redner mehrmals unterbrechen, um die Zeit einzuhalten.The moderator had to interrupt the speaker several times to keep to the schedule.
  3. Es ist unhöfflich, andere ständig unterbrechen.It is impolite to constantly interrupt others.
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