English–German

“chunk” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbʁɔkn̩/

Example

Er brachte zwei Brocken Käse mit.

He brought two chunks of cheese.

Illustration for Brocken (chunk)

How to say “chunk” in German

“Chunk” in German is Brocken.

A detached chunk with rough edges, whether it is a piece of food, stone, or another solid material.

Full entry for Brocken: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Brocken

Sie fand einen Brocken Stein im Garten.

She found a chunk of stone in the garden.

Tips for using Brocken

  • In the phrase ein Brocken Deutsch, Brocken means a limited or rudimentary amount of German and is often self-deprecating.

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