plötzlich — meaning in English

English meaning

• abruptly adv Suddenly and without warning.
• brusque adj Rudely abrupt; curt, unfriendly.
• sudden adj Happening quickly, with little or no warning.
• suddenly adv In a way that happens quickly and unexpectedly.

Senses

plötzlich is used for these senses in English:

• abruptly In an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly; precipitously. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
• brusque Rudely abrupt; curt, unfriendly.
• sudden Occurring quickly with little or no warning or expectation; instantly.
• suddenly Happening quickly and with little or no warning; in a sudden manner.

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