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breakthrough in German

breakthrough in German is bahnbrechend, durchschlagend, Durchbruch — breakthrough means a sudden, important advance or discovery that overcomes a major obstacle.

breakthrough in German

bahnbrechend
adj
Characterized by major progress or overcoming some obstacle.
durchschlagend
adj
Characterized by major progress or overcoming some obstacle.
Durchbruch
noun
Durchbruch
noun
(construction) The penetration of a separating wall or the remaining distance to an adjacent hollow (a crosscut in mining) or between two parts of a tunnel build from both ends; knockthrough.
Durchstich
noun
(construction) The penetration of a separating wall or the remaining distance to an adjacent hollow (a crosscut in mining) or between two parts of a tunnel build from both ends; knockthrough.

What does "breakthrough" mean?

  1. noun A sudden, important advance or discovery that overcomes a major obstacle.
    "Scientists announced a breakthrough in cancer treatment."
  2. adj Describing a case of illness occurring despite protection, such as after vaccination.
    "She had a mild breakthrough infection despite being vaccinated."

breakthrough in a sentence

  • Scientists announced a breakthrough in cancer treatment.
  • The negotiations finally had a breakthrough after weeks of deadlock.
  • She had a mild breakthrough infection despite being vaccinated.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "breakthrough" in German?

"breakthrough" in German is bahnbrechend, durchschlagend, Durchbruch. breakthrough means: A sudden, important advance or discovery that overcomes a major obstacle.

How do you use "breakthrough" in a sentence?

Example: "Scientists announced a breakthrough in cancer treatment." In German, "breakthrough" is bahnbrechend, durchschlagend, Durchbruch.

Are there other ways to say "breakthrough" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "breakthrough": bahnbrechend, durchschlagend, Durchbruch, Durchstich.

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