abrupt in German
abrupt in German is abrupt, jäh, einsiblig — abrupt means happening suddenly and without warning.
abrupt in German
abrupt
jäh
einsiblig
Curt in manner. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
kurz angebunden
Curt in manner. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
wortkarg
Curt in manner. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
abrupt
Extremely steep or craggy as if broken up; precipitous. [First attested in the early 17th century.]
steil
Extremely steep or craggy as if broken up; precipitous. [First attested in the early 17th century.]
jäh
Extremely steep or craggy as if broken up; precipitous. [First attested in the early 17th century.]
schroff
Extremely steep or craggy as if broken up; precipitous. [First attested in the early 17th century.]
abgestumpft
(botany) Suddenly terminating, as if cut off; truncate. [First attested in the early 19th 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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What is "abrupt" in German?
"abrupt" in German is abrupt, jäh, einsiblig. 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 German, "abrupt" is abrupt, jäh, einsiblig.
Are there other ways to say "abrupt" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "abrupt": abrupt, jäh, einsiblig, kurz angebunden, wortkarg, steil.
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