German - English (British) translations for "plötzlich"
"plötzlich" German translation
Translation
sudden
Definition
"plötzlich"
Part of speech
adverb
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: suddenly
Plötzlich fing es an zu regnen.
Suddenly it started to rain.
Meaning: abruptly
Er brach das Gespräch plötzlich ab.
He abruptly ended the conversation.
Meaning: unexpectedly
Die Nachricht kam plötzlich und unerwartet.
The news came suddenly and unexpectedly.
Meaning: all of a sudden
Plötzlich hörte ich ein lautes Geräusch.
All of a sudden, I heard a loud noise.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Plötzlich wurde es dunkel.
A1: Suddenly it became dark.
A1: Plötzlich fing es an zu regnen.
A1: Suddenly it started to rain.
A1: Plötzlich hörte ich ein lautes Geräusch.
A1: Suddenly I heard a loud noise.
B1: Plötzlich bemerkte sie, dass sie den Schlüssel vergessen hatte.
B1: Suddenly she noticed that she had forgotten the key.
B1: Plötzlich begann der Motor komische Geräusche zu machen.
B1: Suddenly the engine started making strange noises.
B1: Plötzlich fiel ihm ein, dass er einen wichtigen Termin hatte.
B1: Suddenly he remembered that he had an important appointment.
C1: Plötzlich hatte sich die Situation komplett verändert.
C1: Suddenly the situation had completely changed.
C1: Plötzlich war er verschwunden und niemand wusste, wo er hin war.
C1: Suddenly he was gone and no one knew where he had gone.
C1: Plötzlich hatte sie eine Idee, wie das Problem gelöst werden konnte.
C1: Suddenly she had an idea of how the problem could be solved.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.The German adverb "plötzlich" means "suddenly" in English. It is used to describe something that happens unexpectedly or without warning.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversations and written texts, and it can be applied to various situations. For example, you might use "plötzlich" to describe a sudden change in weather, a surprise visit from a friend, or an unexpected turn of events in a story.
In German grammar, "plötzlich" is an adverb of manner that modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. It adds emphasis to the suddenness or unexpectedness of an action or event.