Zerbrechen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zerbrechen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to break", "to shatter" or "to smash".

Essential properties of "zerbrechen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: zerbrechen
  • Simple past: zerbrach
  • Participle: zerbrochen

See full conjugation of zerbrechen

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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 "zerbrechen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To break into pieces due to pressure or impact"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Glas ist auf den Boden gefallen und zerbrochen.The glass fell to the floor and broke.
  2. Nach dem Streit ist ihre Freundschaft zerbrochen.After the argument, their friendship broke.
  3. Der Ast war zu dünn und zerbrach unter dem Gewicht.The branch was too thin and broke under the weight.

2.) "To break something into pieces"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat das Fenster mit einem Stein zerbrochen.He broke the window with a stone.
  2. Sie zerbrach die Vase aus Versehen.She accidentally broke the vase.
  3. Der Junge zerbrach das Spielzeug im Zorn.The boy broke the toy in anger.
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