VERB
brechen/ˈbʁɛçn̩/to break; to vomit; to snap
brechen is a German verb that means to break, to vomit, or to snap. It is pronounced /ˈbʁɛçn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "brach" and the past participle is "gebrochen".
Definitions
1.to break or snap something physically(physical action)
a.to make something come apart by force
Er brach den Ast mit einem lauten Knacken.—He broke the branch with a loud crack.
2.to vomit (only with 'sich')(reflexive, vomiting)
a.to throw up; to be sick
Nach dem Essen musste sie sich übergeben und brechen.—After eating, she had to vomit and throw up.
3.to break (as in: rule, promise, silence, record)(abstract, agreements or rules)
a.to fail to keep a promise or break a record
Er hat sein Versprechen gebrochen.—He broke his promise.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | brechen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | breche |
| Present (du) | brichst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | bricht |
| Preterite (ich) | brach |
| Participle II | gebrochen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | bräche |
| Imperative (singular) | brich |
| Imperative (plural) | brecht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "brechen" mean in English?
- "brechen" means to break, to vomit, or to snap. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "brechen"?
- "brechen" is pronounced /ˈbʁɛçn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "brechen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "brechen" is "gebrochen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "brechen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "brechen" becomes "brach" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "brechen"?
- "brechen" is a verb in German.
