English–German
“brake” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbʁɛmzə/
Example
Die Bremse am Auto ist kaputt.
The brake on the car isn't working.
How to say “brake” in German
“Brake” in German is Bremse.
A device or force that stops movement, from a car's wheel brake to a restraint on action; Bremse also names a horsefly.
Example sentences with Bremse
Beim Stau muss man oft auf die Bremse treten.
In a traffic jam, one often has to step on the brake.
Tips for using Bremse
- Bremse is feminine, so the definite article is die and the plural is Bremsen; context distinguishes the plural noun from the verb form bremsen.