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plötzlich — meaning in English

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English meaning

abruptly adv Suddenly and without warning.
brusque adj Blunt and unfriendly in speech or manner.
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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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

abgerissen abrupt abschüssig schlagartig unerwartet brüsk brüskierend jäh unversehens urplötzlich