Auseinanderbrechen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Auseinanderbrechen" is used as verb with the meaning of "break apart", "fall apart" or "shatter".

Essential properties of "auseinanderbrechen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: auseinanderbrechen
Simple past: brach auseinander
Participle: auseinandergebrochen

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irregularseparabletransitiveintransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "auseinanderbrechen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To break violently into pieces"

Definition: "To break apart into pieces or fragments, especially violently."
Translation(s): break apart, fall apart, shatter, disintegrate
Synonym(s): zerbrechen, zersplittern
Antonym(s): zusammenhalten, intakt bleiben
Related word(s): brechen, auseinanderfallen

📝 Some usage examples:

Das alte Gebäude begann auseinanderzubrechen.The old building began to break apart.
Der Streit ließ die Gruppe auseinanderbrechen.The dispute caused the group to break apart.
Der Eisberg begann auseinanderzubrechen.The iceberg began to break apart.

2.) "To disintegrate or collapse (abstract)"

Definition: "To disintegrate or collapse, especially in abstract contexts like relationships or systems."
Translation(s): fall apart, collapse, disintegrate, break down
Synonym(s): zerfallen, zusammenbrechen
Antonym(s): bestehen bleiben, stabil bleiben
Related word(s): zerbrechen, auseinanderfallen

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Verhandlungen drohten auseinanderzubrechen.The negotiations threatened to collapse.
Die Ehe begann auseinanderzubrechen.The marriage began to fall apart.
Das Projekt könnte auseinanderbrechen.The project could collapse.

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