icebreaker in German
icebreaker in German is Eisbrecher, Kennenlernspiel — icebreaker means a ship built with a reinforced hull to smash through frozen sea ice, clearing a path for other vessels.
icebreaker in German
Eisbrecher
(watercraft) A ship designed to break through ice so that it, or other ships coming behind, can navigate on frozen seas.
Kennenlernspiel
(figurative) A game, activity, humorous anecdote, etc., designed to ease tension and encourage interaction among individuals in a situation where they do not know each other well.
What does "icebreaker" mean?
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noun A ship built with a reinforced hull to smash through frozen sea ice, clearing a path for other vessels.
"The icebreaker cut a channel through the frozen harbor."
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noun An activity, question, or joke used to relax people and get conversation going when they don't know each other well.
"The workshop opened with a quick icebreaker to get everyone talking."
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icebreaker in a sentence
- The icebreaker cut a channel through the frozen harbor.
- The workshop opened with a quick icebreaker to get everyone talking.
- She used a silly icebreaker question to loosen up the room.
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What is "icebreaker" in German?
"icebreaker" in German is Eisbrecher, Kennenlernspiel. icebreaker means: A ship built with a reinforced hull to smash through frozen sea ice, clearing a path for other vessels.
How do you use "icebreaker" in a sentence?
Example: "The icebreaker cut a channel through the frozen harbor." In German, "icebreaker" is Eisbrecher, Kennenlernspiel.
Are there other ways to say "icebreaker" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "icebreaker": Eisbrecher, Kennenlernspiel.
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