Bruch/bʁʊx/break; fracture; breach
Bruch is a German noun that means break, fracture, or breach. It is pronounced /bʁʊx/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Brüche".
Definitions
1.the act or result of breaking or fracturing(general, physical)
a.a break or crack in a solid object
Der Bruch im Glas war deutlich sichtbar.—The crack in the glass was clearly visible.
2.bone fracture or hernia(medicine)
a.breaking or fracturing of bone
Nach dem Sturz erlitt sie einen Bruch am Arm.—After the fall she suffered a fracture in her arm.
b.hernia (especially inguinal)
Der Patient hatte einen Leistenbruch.—The patient had an inguinal hernia.
3.breach or rupture (e.g., of a contract or relationship)(figurative; relationship/law)
a.serious break in agreement or relationship
Der Bruch zwischen den beiden Partnern war endgültig.—The rift between the two partners was final.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Bruch | die Brüche |
| Genitive | des Bruchs | der Brüche |
| Dative | dem Bruch | den Brüchen |
| Accusative | den Bruch | die Brüche |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Bruch" mean in English?
- "Bruch" means break, fracture, or breach. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Bruch"?
- "Bruch" is pronounced /bʁʊx/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Bruch" der, die, or das?
- "Bruch" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Bruch"?
- The plural of "Bruch" is "Brüche".
- What part of speech is "Bruch"?
- "Bruch" is a noun in German.
