NOUN

Durchbruch/ˈdʊʁçˌbʁʊx/breakthrough; breach; penetration

Durchbruch is a German noun that means breakthrough, breach, or penetration. It is pronounced /ˈdʊʁçˌbʁʊx/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Durchbrüche".

Definitions

1.a sudden, significant advance or success(science, progress, figurative)

a.important advancement in knowledge or technology

Der Wissenschaftler erzielte einen wichtigen Durchbruch in der Krebsforschung.The scientist achieved an important breakthrough in cancer research.

2.an opening made by breaking through something(physical, literal)

a.hole or gap created in a wall or barrier

Nach dem Durchbruch in der Wand konnte das Wasser endlich abfließen.After the breach in the wall, the water could finally drain away.

3.successful breaking through enemy lines(military, strategy)

a.penetration of a defensive line

Der Durchbruch der Truppen veränderte den Verlauf der Schlacht.The breakthrough of the troops changed the course of the battle.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Durchbruchdie Durchbrüche
Genitivedes Durchbruchsder Durchbrüche
Dativedem Durchbruchden Durchbrüchen
Accusativeden Durchbruchdie Durchbrüche

Frequently asked questions

What does "Durchbruch" mean in English?
"Durchbruch" means breakthrough, breach, or penetration. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Durchbruch"?
"Durchbruch" is pronounced /ˈdʊʁçˌbʁʊx/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Durchbruch" der, die, or das?
"Durchbruch" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Durchbruch"?
The plural of "Durchbruch" is "Durchbrüche".
What part of speech is "Durchbruch"?
"Durchbruch" is a noun in German.

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