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.
