breaking

ˈbreɪkɪŋ
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Translation of breaking into German,

Adjective

1.

news

happening currently and significantly
  • Breaking news interrupted the regular broadcast.Eilmeldungen unterbrachen die reguläre Sendung.
2.

interruption

causing a break or interruption
  • The breaking wave crashed onto the shore.Eine unterbrechende Welle rollte an und schlug gegen die Küste.

Noun

1.

physical action

act of causing something to separate into pieces
  • The breaking of the glass was accidental..Das Zerbrechen des Glases war ein Versehen.
2.

news

sudden, important news or updates
  • The breaking of the scandal shocked the community..Die Eilmeldung des Skandals schockierte die Gemeinschaft.
3.

dance

Slang
style of street dance
Slang
Breakdance Breaking
  • Breaking is popular in urban communities.Breakdance ist in städtischen Gemeinschaften beliebt.
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Expressions with breaking: examples in English and translations in German

Belastungsgrenze
kritischer Punkt
The negotiations hit a breaking point last night.
das Wetter bessert sich
The weather is breaking up, so the sun is coming out.
jemandem das Herz brechen
By ignoring his calls, you are breaking David's heart every single day.
jemandem das Herz brechen
When you left, you were breaking her heart.
Eilmeldungen
aktuelle Nachrichten
The channel interrupted regular programming to broadcast breaking news.
rekordbrechend
rekordverdächtig
The athlete set a record-breaking time in the race.

Images of breaking

  • breaking: act of causing something to separate into pieces
    (physical action) Zerbrechen

Synonyms and analogies of breaking in English

Examples of breaking in a sentence

  • Breaking developments are unfolding in the city.
  • The breaking news interrupted the broadcast.
  • A breaking point was reached during negotiations.
  • The breaking of the vase was loud and sudden.
  • Breaking of the ice signaled the start of spring.
  • The breaking of the news was unexpected.
break
breɪk
brokebroken
Verb
1.

physical

tr./intr.
separate into pieces by force
tr./intr.
brechen zerbrechen kaputtmachen
  • He broke the stick in half.Er brach den Stock in zwei Hälften.
2.

malfunction

tr./intr.
cause to stop functioning
tr./intr.
ausfallen nicht mehr funktionieren
  • The computer broke after the power surge.Der Computer funktionierte nach dem Stromstoß nicht mehr.
3.

violation

tr.
fail to observe a law or agreement
tr.
  • He did not break the contract deliberately..Er hat den Vertrag nicht absichtlich gebrochen
Noun
1.

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
2.

vacation

UK
short holiday or vacation
UK
  • They went on a weekend break to the mountains.Sie machten einen Wochenendausflug in die Berge.
3.

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

liegenbleiben
ausfallen
The car broke down on the highway.
abbrechen
abtrennen
He decided to break off a branch.
zerbrechen
auseinanderbrechen
The ice will break up in spring.
ausbrechen
entkommen
The prisoner tried to break free from the cell.
sein Versprechen brechen
sein Wort nicht halten
She broke her promise to call every week.
jemandem das Genick brechen
The villain tried to break the hero's neck during the fight.

Translations of "breaking" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dasBrechennn.

He was cautious about breaking any rules during his probation period.

Er war vorsichtig, während seiner Bewährungszeit keine Regeln zu brechen.

derBruchnm.

Milling traces and notches imperil every component and often cause breaking.

Frässpuren und Kerben gefährden jedes Teil und führen häufig zum Bruch.

dasZerbrechennn.

Her rubberised phone cover has saved it from breaking multiple times already.

Ihre gummierte Handyhülle hat das Gerät schon mehrmals vor dem Zerbrechen bewahrt.

derEinbruchnm.

Under this statute, breaking and entering requires intent to commit a further crime.

Nach diesem Gesetz setzt Einbruch die Absicht voraus, eine weitere Straftat zu begehen.

dieEilmeldungnf.

Despite the chaotic newsroom, she handled every breaking story with grace under pressure.

Trotz des chaotischen Newsrooms bewies sie bei jeder Eilmeldung enorme Nervenstärke.

Adjective
gebrochenadj.

Her performance in the final race was off the scale, breaking multiple records.

Ihre Leistung im Finalrennen hat die Skala gesprengt und mehrere Rekorde gebrochen.

aktuelleadj.

At night, the newsroom becomes the nerve center for breaking international stories.

Nachts wird der Newsroom zur Schaltzentrale für aktuelle internationale Meldungen.

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breaking: Examples and translations in context

Given the consequences, breaking that contract is no light matter at all.

Angesichts der Folgen ist es keine Kleinigkeit, diesen Vertrag zu brechen.

The athlete was on the verge of breaking her own record.

Die Athletin war drauf und dran, ihren eigenen Rekord zu brechen.

A tensile material must be able to withstand pulling forces without breaking.

Ein zugfestes Material muss Zugkräfte aushalten können, ohne zu brechen.

We've had it up to here with politicians breaking their promises after elections.

Wir haben es satthaben, wenn Politiker nach Wahlen ihre Versprechen brechen.

The athletes are on a roll, breaking records at every competition they enter.

Die Athleten sind auf Erfolgskurs und brechen bei jedem Wettkampf neue Rekorde.

Her fingers deftly untied the braided necklace without breaking it.

Ihre Finger lösten geschickt die geflochtene Halskette, ohne sie zu brechen.

Always keep your word; breaking a promise harms everyone involved.

Halte immer dein Wort; ein Versprechen zu brechen schadet allen Beteiligten.

A strong fillet weld can handle heavy loads without breaking.

Ein starkes Kehlschweiß kann schwere Lasten tragen, ohne zu brechen.

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