break
break
Meaning of break
to make something separate into pieces or stop working
etwas beschädigen oder in Stücke bringen
Pronunciation
break with German translation
break usage examples
The wind breaks the thin branches.
Der Wind bricht die dünnen Äste.
Don't break this branch.
Brechen Sie diesen Ast nicht.
break synonyms
What's the difference between break, damage, snap, crack, smash, shatter, chip, and fracture
ENFrost can damage young seedlings.
to break suddenly with a sharp sound
ENHe accidentally snapped the tomato plant's main stem.
ENThe clay pot cracked in the cold weather.
to break violently into pieces
ENSomeone smashed the terracotta pot while moving it.
to break into many small pieces
ENThe ceramic planter shattered when it fell from the wall.
to remove a part by breaking it
ENBreak off a piece of chocolate for me.
Advanced: broader words
ENThe edge of the pot was chipped when it hit the patio.
to break a bone; medical or technical
ENThe report noted a fracture in the tree's trunk after the storm.
to damage so badly it no longer exists
ENThe storm destroyed several greenhouses.
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Questions about this word
What does break mean?
to make something separate into pieces or stop working
How do you pronounce break?
break is pronounced [breɪk].
How is break used in a sentence?
Der Wind bricht die dünnen Äste. Translation: The wind breaks the thin branches.
Is break part of Garden and Plants vocabulary?
Yes, break can be learned in the Garden and Plants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is break part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, break can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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