VERB
brechen/ˈbʁɛçn̩/to break
brechen is a German verb that means to break. It is pronounced /ˈbʁɛçn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "brach" and the past participle is "gebrochen".
Definitions
1.to (cause to) break something into pieces; become broken(physical objects)
a.to break something (transitive)
Er hat das Glas versehentlich gebrochen.—He broke the glass accidentally.
b.to break (intransitive; become broken)
Der Ast ist bei dem Sturm gebrochen.—The branch broke during the storm.
2.to defeat, crush, shatter (abstract/conceptual)(figurative; spirit, voice, code, etc.)
a.to break someone’s spirit or resistance
Die schlechte Nachricht hat ihren Lebensmut gebrochen.—The bad news broke her spirit.
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. 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.
