Translation of German word "plötzlich" to English
plötzlich
/pløːt͡slɪç/
Meaning
VerbHappening quickly and with little or no warning; in a sudden manner.
How to use
plötzlich ('suddenly / abrupt / all at once') is an adjective and adverb (not a verb). Ein plötzlicher Regen — A sudden rain. Er rief plötzlich an — He called suddenly.
🇬🇧 English
suddenly
Example
Er kam plötzlich zu Besuch.
He came suddenly.
Ich ging plötzlich ins Kino.
I went suddenly to the cinema.
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Common phrases
- ganz plötzlich— all of a sudden
- plötzlich stehen bleiben— to suddenly stop
- plötzlich regnet es— suddenly it rains
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What is the definition of the German word "plötzlich"?▼
The German word "plötzlich" is defined as: "Happening quickly and with little or no warning; in a sudden manner."
What does the German word "plötzlich" mean?▼
The German word "plötzlich" means "suddenly" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Er kam plötzlich zu Besuch." (which translates as "He came suddenly.").
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