English–German
“suddenly” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈplœtslɪç/
Example
Das Licht ging plötzlich aus.
The light suddenly went out.
How to say “suddenly” in German
“Suddenly” in German is plötzlich.
A quiet situation changes without warning, like a light going out in an instant.
Example sentences with plötzlich
Draußen wurde plötzlich dunkel.
It suddenly got dark outside.
Tips for using plötzlich
- As an adverb, plötzlich stays unchanged, but the related adjective takes endings, as in ein plötzlicher Wechsel.