ADVERB

plötzlich/ˈplœt͡slɪç/suddenly; all of a sudden

plötzlich is a German adverb that means suddenly or all of a sudden. It is pronounced /ˈplœt͡slɪç/.

Definitions

1.happening very quickly and unexpectedly(time, manner)

a.in a sudden, unexpected way

Plötzlich fing es an zu regnen.Suddenly it started to rain.

b.all at once, without warning

Das Licht ging plötzlich aus.The light went out all of a sudden.

Frequently asked questions

What does "plötzlich" mean in English?
"plötzlich" means suddenly or all of a sudden. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "plötzlich"?
"plötzlich" is pronounced /ˈplœt͡slɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "plötzlich"?
"plötzlich" is a adverb in German.

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