VERB
brechen/ˈbʁɛçn̩/to break; to snap; to violate
brechen is a German verb that means to break, to snap, or to violate. It is pronounced /ˈbʁɛçn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "brach" and the past participle is "gebrochen".
Definitions
1.to cause something solid to divide suddenly or violently into pieces(physical object)
a.to break something physically
Er bricht den Stock in zwei Teile.—He breaks the stick into two pieces.
2.to violate or not observe an agreement, law, or promise(rules, promises)
a.to break a promise/law
Wer das Gesetz bricht, muss mit einer Strafe rechnen.—Anyone who breaks the law must expect a penalty.
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 snap, or to violate. 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.
