break in Dutch
break in Dutch is muteren, verdelen, breken — break means to separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
break in Dutch
muteren
verdelen
(transitive) To divide (something, often money) into smaller units.
breken
kapotgaan
(transitive, intransitive) To stop, or to cause to stop, functioning properly or altogether.
kapotmaken
(transitive, intransitive) To stop, or to cause to stop, functioning properly or altogether.
stukgaan
(transitive, intransitive) To stop, or to cause to stop, functioning properly or altogether.
stukmaken
(transitive, intransitive) To stop, or to cause to stop, functioning properly or altogether.
pauzeren
(intransitive) To interrupt or cease one's work or occupation temporarily; to go on break.
breken
(transitive) To surpass or do better than (a specific number); to do better than (a record), setting a new record.
overtreden
(transitive) To surpass or do better than (a specific number); to do better than (a record), setting a new record.
What does "break" mean?
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verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
"She dropped the vase and it broke into a dozen pieces."
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verb To stop working properly; to malfunction.
"My laptop broke the day before the deadline."
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verb To fail to keep (a promise, rule, or law).
"He broke his promise to call every day."
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verb To interrupt or bring an end to something continuous.
"The silence was finally broken by a burst of laughter."
break in a sentence
- She dropped the vase and it broke into a dozen pieces.
- He broke his arm falling off his bike.
- My laptop broke the day before the deadline.
- He broke his promise to call every day.
Similar words in Dutch
Common Dutch translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "break" in Dutch?
"break" in Dutch is muteren, verdelen, breken. break means: To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
How do you use "break" in a sentence?
Example: "She dropped the vase and it broke into a dozen pieces." In Dutch, "break" is muteren, verdelen, breken.
Are there other ways to say "break" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 9 translations listed for "break": muteren, verdelen, breken, kapotgaan, kapotmaken, stukgaan.
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