English–German

“outbreak” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯sˌbʁʊx/

Example

In unserer Schule gab es letzten Monat einen Ausbruch der Grippe.

There was an outbreak of flu at our school last month.

Illustration for Ausbruch (outbreak)

How to say “outbreak” in German

“Outbreak” in German is Ausbruch.

A sealed interior suddenly breaks open and sends something outward.

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

Example sentences with Ausbruch

Plötzlich kam es zu einem Ausbruch von Gelächter im Meeting.

Suddenly, there was a burst of laughter in the meeting.

Tips for using Ausbruch

  • The masculine noun is der Ausbruch, and its plural is die Ausbrüche, with an umlaut in the plural.

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