German Word · Intermediate
abbrechen
to be broken off
Pronunciation: [ˈʔapˌbʁɛçn̩]
Meaning
to be broken off
Example
Der Sturm brach die Spitzen und Äste vieler Bäume ab.
The storm broke off the tops and branches of many trees.
Practice tips
- Practice abbrechen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.