Hereinbrechen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Hereinbrechen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to break out", "to set in" or "to descend".

Essential properties of "hereinbrechen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: hereinbrechen
  • Simple past: brach herein
  • Participle: hereingebrochen

See full conjugation of hereinbrechen

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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 "hereinbrechen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To begin or occur suddenly (e.g., storm, crisis)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Sturm begann plötzlich hereinzubrechen.The storm suddenly began to break.
  2. Die Nacht brach unerwartet herein.Night unexpectedly fell.
  3. Eine Krise brach über das Land herein.A crisis broke out over the country.

2.) "To physically collapse or cave in"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Dach brach unter der Last des Schnees herein.The roof collapsed under the weight of the snow.
  2. Die Decke brach plötzlich herein.The ceiling suddenly collapsed.
  3. Der Boden brach unter den Füßen herein.The floor collapsed under their feet.
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