abrupt in Dutch
abrupt in Dutch is plots, abrupt, bruusk — abrupt means happening suddenly and without warning.
abrupt in Dutch
plots
Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
abrupt
Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
bruusk
Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
bruusk
Curt in manner. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
kortaf
Curt in manner. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
hortend
Having sudden transitions from one subject or state to another; unconnected; disjointed. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
onsamenhangend
Having sudden transitions from one subject or state to another; unconnected; disjointed. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
steil
Extremely steep or craggy as if broken up; precipitous. [First attested in the early 17th century.]
afgeknot
(botany) Suddenly terminating, as if cut off; truncate. [First attested in the early 19th century.]
kloof
(poetic) Something which is abrupt; an abyss. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]
afbreken
(transitive, archaic) To tear off or asunder. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]
scheiden
(transitive, archaic) To tear off or asunder. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]
What does "abrupt" mean?
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adj Happening suddenly and without warning.
"The meeting came to an abrupt end when the fire alarm sounded."
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adj Blunt or curt in manner, verging on rude.
"Her abrupt reply left him wondering what he'd done wrong."
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adj Very steep, as if broken off sharply.
"The path ended at an abrupt drop into the ravine."
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abrupt in a sentence
- The meeting came to an abrupt end when the fire alarm sounded.
- His departure from the company was abrupt.
- Her abrupt reply left him wondering what he'd done wrong.
- The path ended at an abrupt drop into the ravine.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "abrupt" in Dutch?
"abrupt" in Dutch is plots, abrupt, bruusk. abrupt means: Happening suddenly and without warning.
How do you use "abrupt" in a sentence?
Example: "The meeting came to an abrupt end when the fire alarm sounded." In Dutch, "abrupt" is plots, abrupt, bruusk.
Are there other ways to say "abrupt" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 11 translations listed for "abrupt": plots, abrupt, bruusk, kortaf, hortend, onsamenhangend.
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