German Word · Intermediate
aufbrechen
to break open, through
Pronunciation: [ˈʔaʊ̯fˌbʁɛçn̩]
Meaning
to break open, through
Example
Die Polizei musste die Tür aufbrechen, um in die Wohnung zu gelangen.
The police had to break down the door to get into the apartment.
Practice tips
- Practice aufbrechen 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.