NOUN

Zusammenbruch/t͡suˈzamənˌbʁʊx/collapse; breakdown; failure

Zusammenbruch is a German noun that means collapse, breakdown, or failure. It is pronounced /t͡suˈzamənˌbʁʊx/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Zusammenbrüche".

Definitions

1.sudden complete failure, often physical, mental, or systemic(general)

a.collapse or breakdown of a system or order

Nach dem Krieg kam es zum Zusammenbruch der Wirtschaft.After the war, there was a collapse of the economy.

b.physical or psychological breakdown of a person

Nach monatelangem Stress erlitt sie einen Zusammenbruch.After months of stress, she suffered a breakdown.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Zusammenbruchdie Zusammenbrüche
Genitivedes Zusammenbruchsder Zusammenbrüche
Dativedem Zusammenbruchden Zusammenbrüchen
Accusativeden Zusammenbruchdie Zusammenbrüche

Frequently asked questions

What does "Zusammenbruch" mean in English?
"Zusammenbruch" means collapse, breakdown, or failure. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Zusammenbruch"?
"Zusammenbruch" is pronounced /t͡suˈzamənˌbʁʊx/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Zusammenbruch" der, die, or das?
"Zusammenbruch" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Zusammenbruch"?
The plural of "Zusammenbruch" is "Zusammenbrüche".
What part of speech is "Zusammenbruch"?
"Zusammenbruch" is a noun in German.

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