broach in German
broach in German is anzapfen, ansprechen, aufbringen — broach means to bring up a sensitive or difficult topic for discussion.
broach in German
anzapfen
(transitive) To make a hole in, especially a cask of liquor, and put in a tap in order to draw the liquid.
ansprechen
(transitive, figuratively) To begin discussion about (something).
aufbringen
(transitive, figuratively) To begin discussion about (something).
What does "broach" mean?
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verb To bring up a sensitive or difficult topic for discussion.
"She wasn't sure how to broach the subject of his job loss."
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verb To pierce or tap something, especially a cask, in order to draw out liquid.
"The innkeeper broached a fresh barrel of ale."
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broach in a sentence
- She wasn't sure how to broach the subject of his job loss.
- He finally broached the idea of moving abroad.
- The innkeeper broached a fresh barrel of ale.
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What is "broach" in German?
"broach" in German is anzapfen, ansprechen, aufbringen. broach means: To bring up a sensitive or difficult topic for discussion.
How do you use "broach" in a sentence?
Example: "She wasn't sure how to broach the subject of his job loss." In German, "broach" is anzapfen, ansprechen, aufbringen.
Are there other ways to say "broach" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "broach": anzapfen, ansprechen, aufbringen.
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