German word

Bruch

Pronunciation

IPA/bʁʊx/

Meaning

  • masculine nounfalling-out

Example

Nach dem Streit kam es zum Bruch zwischen den beiden.

After the argument, the two of them fell out.

Illustration for Bruch (falling-out)

More examples

Er entschloss sich zu einem Bruch mit alten Gewohnheiten.

He decided to make a break with old habits.

Core concept

A break turns a connected whole into a gap, pieces, or a lasting separation.

Common phrases

  • einen Bruch mit der Vergangenheit

    a break with the past

  • zum Bruch kommen

    come to a falling-out

  • der Bruch zwischen den beiden

    the falling-out between the two

Similar words

Trennung: The separation of people who were romantically involved or living together.
Streit: A clash of words or emotions that causes temporary bad feeling.
Konflikt: A situation in which opposing interests or positions create problems.
Auseinandersetzung: An intense argument or debate marked by strong disagreement.

Definition in German

Ein Vorgang, bei dem eine Verbindung so stark geschädigt wird, dass sie formell oder faktisch endet.

Word origin

The noun Bruch is historically connected with brechen and preserves the basic idea of breaking in its physical, mathematical, and relational senses.

Usage tips

  • In mathematics, Bruch means a fraction, while a general part is usually called ein Teil.

Other meanings

  • fracturenoun
  • fractionnoun
  • cracknoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Bruchstückfragmentnoun
  • Bruchstellefracture sitenoun

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