English–German

“impact” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯fˌpʁal/

Example

Der Aufprall war sehr stark.

The impact was very strong.

Illustration for Aufprall (impact)

How to say “impact” in German

“Impact” in German is Aufprall.

A moving object stops or changes direction abruptly when it hits another object or a surface.

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

Example sentences with Aufprall

Ein plötzlicher Aufprall erschütterte das Auto.

A sudden impact shook the car.

Tips for using Aufprall

  • Aufprall refers mainly to a physical event, whereas English impact also commonly describes an effect or influence.

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