Translation of break into German
Verb
physical
- He broke the stick in half.Er brach den Stock in zwei Hälften.
malfunction
- The computer broke after the power surge.Der Computer funktionierte nach dem Stromstoß nicht mehr.
Noun
time
interruption or pause in continuity- There was a short break in the meeting to allow everyone to refresh..Es gab eine kurze Pause im Meeting, um allen die Möglichkeit zu geben, sich zu erfrischen
vacation
- They went on a weekend break to the mountains.Sie machten einen Wochenendausflug in die Berge.
fracture
instance of something separating into pieces- The break in the vase was clearly visible.Der Bruch in der Vase war deutlich sichtbar.
Expressions with break: examples in English and translations in German
Images of break
(fracture) Bruch
Synonyms and analogies of break in English
Examples of break in a sentence
The machine broke the rock into small pieces. She managed to break the old radio. The phone might break if you drop it. She didn't mean to break the rules. They decided to break the agreement. She broke the awkward pause with a question.
The tension was broken by his sudden comment. He aims to break the national record in running. The athlete trained hard to break the previous record. They broke the story on the evening news. The company broke the announcement to the public. The constant failures began to break his resolve. Her spirit was broken by the relentless criticism. A fire broke out just after midnight. When the applause broke, the speaker began again. The car broke sharply to avoid the obstacle. She broke right to dodge the defender. The team worked tirelessly to break the complex cipher. Can you break this encrypted message? She managed to break the colt in just a few weeks. They hired a professional to break the stubborn mule. We took a break after two hours of work. She needed a break from her daily routine. She took a short break to visit her family. A break in the city was just what they needed. The break in the bone required immediate medical attention. There was a break in the chain that needed fixing. Sunlight streamed through a break in the clouds. The wall has a break near the corner. She finally got her break in the music industry. Winning the contest was his break into modeling. The guard foiled their break before dawn. His break from custody made national news. He managed a break early in the match. The player celebrated a crucial break point. The break determined the pace of the match. His break was strong, scattering the balls widely.
Translations of "break" in Context ordered by category and frequency
They always take their break at noon to enjoy the sunshine.
Sie machen immer mittags Pause, um die Sonne zu genießen.
Generally speaking, vacations bring joy and a break from routine.
Im Allgemeinen bringen Urlaube Freude und eine Auszeit vom Alltag.
The swinging sixties encouraged a break from traditional norms and values.
Die wilden Sechziger ermutigten zum Bruch mit traditionellen Normen und Werten.
The news about the accident will definitely break his parents' hearts.
Die Nachricht über den Unfall wird seinen Eltern definitiv das Herz brechen.
In the world of technology, impossible is nothing as innovations constantly break barriers.
In der Welt der Technologie ist nichts unmöglich, da Innovationen ständig Grenzen durchbrechen.
He heard the glass break upstairs and was rooted to the floor.
Er hörte das Glas oben zerbrechen und stand wie angewurzelt da.
break: Examples and translations in context
Teachers encourage students to take a break during exams to relieve stress.
Lehrer ermutigen Schüler, während Prüfungen Pausen einzulegen, um Stress abzubauen.
She came home all in after traveling twelve hours without a break.
Sie kam nach zwölf Stunden ohne Pause fix und fertig nach Hause.
She felt like death after driving ten hours without a proper break.
Nach zehn Stunden Autofahren ohne richtige Pause war sie einfach todmüde.
The students have had their fill of studying and need a break.
Die Studenten haben die Nase voll vom Lernen und brauchen eine Pause.
They would sport together, laughing and chasing each other during break.
In der Pause tollten sie zusammen herum, lachten und jagten einander.
This project has been bloody exhausting; I need a break.
Dieses Projekt war saumäßig anstrengend; ich brauche eine Pause.
During the break, many students walk around the courtyard to relax.
Während der Pause schlendern viele Schüler zur Entspannung über den Schulhof.
A five-minute break is better than nothing during such a long meeting.
Eine fünfminütige Pause ist bei so einer langen Besprechung besser als nichts.
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