abbrechen/ˈapˌbʁɛçn̩/to break off; to discontinue; to demolish
abbrechen is a German verb that means to break off, to discontinue, or to demolish. It is pronounced /ˈapˌbʁɛçn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "brach ab" and the past participle is "abgebrochen".
Definitions
1.to stop or discontinue something suddenly(interruption, process)
a.to end something prematurely, especially an activity or process
Wegen des starken Regens wurde das Spiel abgebrochen.—The game was canceled due to heavy rain.
2.to break off or snap a part of something(physical action)
a.to cause to break off from something physical
Ich habe aus Versehen einen Ast vom Baum abgebrochen.—By accident, I broke a branch off the tree.
3.to demolish or tear down(buildings, structures)
a.to pull down a building or structure
Das alte Haus wurde vor kurzem abgebrochen.—The old house was recently demolished.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | abbrechen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | breche ab |
| Present (du) | brichst ab |
| Present (er/sie/es) | bricht ab |
| Preterite (ich) | brach ab |
| Participle II | abgebrochen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | bräche ab |
| Imperative (singular) | brich ab |
| Imperative (plural) | brecht ab |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "abbrechen" mean in English?
- "abbrechen" means to break off, to discontinue, or to demolish. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "abbrechen"?
- "abbrechen" is pronounced /ˈapˌbʁɛçn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "abbrechen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "abbrechen" is "abgebrochen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "abbrechen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "abbrechen" becomes "brach ab" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "abbrechen"?
- "abbrechen" is a verb in German.
