noun🔗ShareBruch, UnterbrechungAn instance of breaking something into two or more pieces."The femur has a clean break and so should heal easily."Der Oberschenkelknochen hat einen glatten Bruch und sollte daher leicht heilen.actioneventessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBruch, LückeA physical space that opens up in something or between two things."He waited minutes for a break in the traffic to cross the highway."Er wartete Minuten auf eine Lücke im Verkehr, um die Autobahn zu überqueren.gapspacepartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePause, UnterbrechungA rest or pause, usually from work."Let’s take a five-minute break."Machen wir eine fünfminütige Pause.timeworkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePause, UnterbrechungA time for students to talk or play."During the morning break, the students chatted excitedly about their weekend plans. "Während der Morgenpause unterhielten sich die Schüler aufgeregt über ihre Wochenendpläne.timeeducationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePause, AuszeitA short holiday."a weekend break on the Isle of Wight"Ein Wochenendausflug auf die Isle of Wight.holidaytimeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTrennung, PauseA temporary split with a romantic partner."I think we need a break."Ich glaube, wir brauchen eine Trennung.familyhumanmindemotionsocietyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePause, UnterbrechungAn interval or intermission between two parts of a performance, for example a theatre show, broadcast, or sports game."The play had a 15-minute break between acts. "Das Stück hatte eine 15-minütige Pause zwischen den Akten.entertainmenttimestageessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWandel, VeränderungA significant change in circumstance, attitude, perception, or focus of attention."big break"Großer WandelattitudeconditionsituationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnbruch, MorgenanfangThe beginning (of the morning)."at the break of day"beim Anbruch des TagestimeperiodessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAusbruch, FluchtAn act of escaping."It was a clean break."Es war ein sauberer Ausbruch.actioneventessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZeilenumbruch, AbsatzThe separation between lines, paragraphs or pages of a written text."The poem had wide breaks between stanzas, allowing the reader to pause and reflect. "Das Gedicht hatte weite Absätze zwischen den Strophen, die es dem Leser ermöglichten, innezuhalten und nachzudenken.writinglanguagegrammaressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAbbruch, UnterbrechungA keystroke or other signal that causes a program to terminate or suspend execution."The break key on the computer caused the presentation program to stop. "Die Abbruchtaste am Computer brachte das Präsentationsprogramm zum Anhalten.computingtechnologysignalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHaltepunktA point or condition in a program at which operation may be suspended during debugging so that the state of the program at that point can be investigated. A breakpoint."The programmer set a breakpoint in the code to check for errors in the program. "Der Programmierer setzte einen Haltepunkt im Code, um nach Fehlern im Programm zu suchen.computingtechnologytechnicalconditionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWetterumschwung, UmschwungA change, particularly the end of a spell of persistent good or bad weather."The long period of rainy weather finally broke, and the sun came out. "Die lange Regenperiode war endlich vorbei, und die Sonne kam heraus.weatheressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share:"The break between classes allowed students to get a drink of water. "timegapperiodessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBruchA large four-wheeled carriage, having a straight body and calash top, with the driver's seat in front and the footman's behind."The wealthy family owned a beautiful break, which they used for outings to the park. "Die wohlhabende Familie besaß einen wunderschönen Bruch, den sie für Ausflüge in den Park nutzte.vehiclearchitectureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGebiss(equitation) A sharp bit or snaffle."The horse trainer used a special break to encourage the young horse to respond better to the reins. "Der Pferdetrainer benutzte ein spezielles Gebiss, um das junge Pferd zu ermutigen, besser auf die Zügel zu reagieren.animalutensilsportvehicleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePause, UnterbrechungA short section of music, often between verses, in which some performers stop while others continue."The fiddle break was amazing; it was a pity the singer came back in on the wrong note."Die Geigenpause war erstaunlich; es war schade, dass der Sänger mit dem falschen Ton zurückkam.musicentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDer Übergang, der WechselThe point in the musical scale at which a woodwind instrument is designed to overblow, that is, to move from its lower to its upper register."Crossing the break smoothly is one of the first lessons the young clarinettist needs to master."Das reibungslose Überwinden des Übergangs ist eine der ersten Lektionen, die der junge Klarinettist beherrschen muss.musictechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUferabbrüche, SteilhängeUsu. plural An area along a river that features steep banks, bluffs, or gorges (e.g., Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument, US)."The hikers explored the rugged river breaks, carefully navigating the steep slopes. "Die Wanderer erkundeten die zerklüfteten Uferabbrüche und navigierten vorsichtig die steilen Hänge.geographyenvironmentnatureplaceareaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZerbrechen, kaputt machenTo separate into two or more pieces, to fracture or crack, by a process that cannot easily be reversed for reassembly."If the vase falls to the floor, it might break."Wenn die Vase auf den Boden fällt, könnte sie zerbrechen.actionphysicsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAufteilen, zerlegenTo divide (something, often money) into smaller units."Can you break a hundred-dollar bill for me?"Können Sie mir einen Hundert-Dollar-Schein aufteilen?businessfinanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZermürben, entmutigenTo cause (a person or animal) to lose spirit or will; to crush the spirits of."The constant criticism from her classmates broke her spirit, making her lose interest in school. "Die ständige Kritik ihrer Klassenkameraden zermürbte sie und ließ sie das Interesse an der Schule verlieren.mindcharacterpersonattitudeemotionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZusammenbrechen, verzweifelnTo be crushed, or overwhelmed with sorrow or grief."My heart is breaking."Mein Herz bricht.emotionsufferingmindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareUnterbrechen, zerstören, beendenTo interrupt; to destroy the continuity of; to dissolve or terminate."The loud noise from the construction site broke the peaceful morning. "Der laute Lärm von der Baustelle unterbrach den friedlichen Morgen.actionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePleitegehen, bankrottgehenTo ruin financially."The recession broke some small businesses."Die Rezession hat einige kleine Unternehmen in den Ruin getrieben.businessfinanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerletzen, brechenTo violate, to not adhere to."He broke his vows by cheating on his wife."Er hat seine Gelübde verletzt, indem er seine Frau betrog.lawmoralactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbklingen, nachlassen(of a fever) To pass the most dangerous part of the illness; to go down, in terms of temperature."My daughter's fever broke last night, so she felt much better this morning. "Das Fieber meiner Tochter klang letzte Nacht ab, so dass sie sich heute Morgen viel besser fühlte.medicinediseasephysiologybodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEnden, aufhören(of a spell of settled weather) To end."The forecast says the hot weather will break by midweek."Die Vorhersage besagt, dass das heiße Wetter bis Mitte der Woche enden wird.weathertimeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAusbrechen, losbrechen(of a storm) To begin; to end."Around midday the storm broke, and the afternoon was calm and sunny."Gegen Mittag brach der Sturm los, und der Nachmittag war ruhig und sonnig.weathertimeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnbrechen, beginnen(of morning, dawn, day etc.) To arrive."Morning has broken."Der Morgen ist angebrochen.timenatureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEin Spiel durch Regeländerung oder Ausnutzung von Schwachstellen unfair machenTo render (a game) unchallenging by altering its rules or exploiting loopholes or weaknesses in them in a way that gives a player an unfair advantage."Changing the rules to let white have three extra queens would break chess."Die Änderung der Regeln, um Weiß drei zusätzliche Damen zu geben, würde Schach unfair machen.gamecomputingtechnologyinternetessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareKaputtgehen, zerbrechen, aufhören zu funktionierenTo stop, or to cause to stop, functioning properly or altogether."Did you two break the trolley by racing with it?"Habt ihr beide den Wagen kaputt gemacht, indem ihr damit Rennen gefahren seid?functionmachinetechnologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDurchbrechen, aufbrechenTo cause (a barrier) to no longer bar."break a seal"Ein Siegel aufbrechen.actionphysicsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZerstören, zerbrechen, durchbrechenTo destroy the arrangement of; to throw into disorder; to pierce."The cavalry were not able to break the British squares."Die Kavallerie konnte die britischen Quadrate nicht durchbrechen.actionstructureconditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich brechen, branden(of a wave of water) To collapse into surf, after arriving in shallow water."The waves broke with a roar as they hit the shallows. "Die Wellen brachen sich mit einem Rauschen, als sie auf das flache Wasser trafen.natureoceangeographynauticalweatheressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHervorbrechen, durchbrechenTo burst forth; to make its way; to come into view."The sun broke through the clouds, lighting up the schoolyard. "Die Sonne brach durch die Wolken und erhellte den Schulhof.actionappearancenatureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareUnterbrechen, pausierenTo interrupt or cease one's work or occupation temporarily."The students were asked to break from their math lesson to eat lunch. "Die Schüler wurden gebeten, ihre Mathe-Stunde zu unterbrechen, um zu Mittag zu essen.workjobactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbfangen, unterbrechenTo interrupt (a fall) by inserting something so that the falling object does not (immediately) hit something else beneath."He survived the jump out the window because the bushes below broke his fall."Er überlebte den Sprung aus dem Fenster, weil die Büsche darunter seinen Fall abfingen.actionphysicsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVeröffentlichen, bekannt gebenTo disclose or make known an item of news, etc."The teacher broke the news that the school picnic was canceled. "Der Lehrer gab die Nachricht bekannt, dass das Schulausflug abgesagt wurde.mediacommunicationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareErtönen, losgehen(of a sound) To become audible suddenly."The quiet classroom suddenly broke into a loud cheer when the teacher announced the surprise party. "Das ruhige Klassenzimmer brach plötzlich in lauten Jubel aus, als der Lehrer die Überraschungsparty ankündigte.soundlanguagecommunicationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareUnterbrechen, aufbrechenTo change a steady state abruptly."His coughing broke the silence."Sein Husten unterbrach die Stille.actionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAusbrechen, entstehenTo suddenly become."The arrest was standard, when suddenly the suspect broke ugly."Die Verhaftung war Standard, als der Verdächtige plötzlich ausbrach.actionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTiefer werdenOf a male voice, to become deeper at puberty."My brother's voice broke during puberty. "Die Stimme meines Bruders wurde während der Pubertät tiefer.physiologyagebodysexessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBrechen, versagenOf a voice, to alter in type due to emotion or strain: in men generally to go up, in women sometimes to go down; to crack."His voice breaks when he gets emotional."Seine Stimme versagt, wenn er emotional wird.soundphysiologyemotionlinguisticsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÜbertreffen, überbietenTo surpass or do better than (a specific number), to do better than (a record), setting a new record."The runner broke the school record in the 100-meter dash. "Der Läufer übertraf den Schulrekord im 100-Meter-Lauf.achievementsportnumberessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
🔗Share:"The teacher will break the lesson into smaller parts to make it easier to understand. "actionconditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDegradieren, herabstufen(most often in the passive tense) To demote, to reduce the military rank of."The soldier was broken in rank for disobeying orders. "Der Soldat wurde wegen Ungehorsams degradiert.militarygovernmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBeenden, unterbrechenTo end (a connection), to disconnect."My sister and I broke our friendship after a big argument. "Meine Schwester und ich beendeten unsere Freundschaft nach einem großen Streit.actiontechnicaldevicemachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich entmischen(of an emulsion) To demulsify."The oil and water mixture in the science experiment broke, separating into distinct layers. "Die Öl-Wasser-Mischung in dem wissenschaftlichen Experiment entmischte sich und trennte sich in verschiedene Schichten.chemistrysciencetechnicalprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareKontern, konternTo counter-attack"The soccer team decided to break the opponent's attack by quickly passing the ball to their star player. "Die Fußballmannschaft beschloss, den Angriff des Gegners zu kontern, indem sie den Ball schnell an ihren Starspieler weitergab.militarywaractionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAufdecken, enthüllen, offenbarenTo lay open, as a purpose; to disclose, divulge, or communicate."The teacher broke the news that the class would have a surprise party for the retiring principal. "Der Lehrer offenbarte die Neuigkeit, dass die Klasse eine Überraschungsparty für den scheidenden Schulleiter veranstalten würde.communicationlanguageessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZusammenbrechen, versagenTo become weakened in constitution or faculties; to lose health or strength."After a long illness, Sarah broke and needed several weeks to recover. "Nach einer langen Krankheit brach Sarah zusammen und brauchte mehrere Wochen, um sich zu erholen.medicinephysiologybodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePleite gehen, bankrottgehenTo fail in business; to become bankrupt."The small bakery had to break because it couldn't afford the rising costs of ingredients. "Die kleine Bäckerei musste Pleite gehen, weil sie sich die steigenden Kosten für Zutaten nicht leisten konnte.businessfinanceeconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZerstören, brechenTo destroy the strength, firmness, or consistency of."to break flax"Flachs zerbrechen.actionconditionmaterialessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEntlassen, feuernTo destroy the official character and standing of; to cashier; to dismiss."The school principal broke the student's suspension status. "Der Schulleiter entließ den Schüler von seinem Suspendierungsstatus.governmentmilitaryjobessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareUnterbrechen, abbrechenTo make an abrupt or sudden change; to change the gait."to break into a run or gallop"in einen Lauf oder Galopp ausbrechenactionwaysportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich entzweien, zerbrechenTo fall out; to terminate friendship."My best friend and I broke up after a big argument. "Mein bester Freund und ich haben uns nach einem großen Streit entzweit.familyhumanpersonessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbbrechen, unterbrechenTo terminate the execution of a program before normal completion."The computer program crashed and broke mid-calculation. "Das Computerprogramm stürzte ab und brach die Berechnung ab.computingtechnologyelectronicsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnhalten, unterbrechenTo suspend the execution of a program during debugging so that the state of the program can be investigated."The programmer broke the program to examine why the calculation was wrong. "Der Programmierer hat das Programm angehalten, um zu untersuchen, warum die Berechnung falsch war.computingtechnologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBreak, PauseA section of extended repetition of the percussion break to a song, created by a hip-hop DJ as rhythmic dance music."The DJ dropped a powerful break during the school dance, getting everyone on the floor. "Der DJ spielte während des Schultanzes einen kraftvollen Break, wodurch alle auf die Tanzfläche kamen.musicdanceentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading