ADVERB

plötzlich/ˈplœt͡slɪç/suddenly; all of a sudden; abruptly

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

Definitions

1.happening unexpectedly, in a very short time(time/event)

a.very quickly and without warning

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

b.abruptly, without prior indication

Die Musik hörte plötzlich auf.The music suddenly stopped.

Frequently asked questions

What does "plötzlich" mean in English?
"plötzlich" means suddenly, all of a sudden, or abruptly. 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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