Plötzlich
Example: Plötzlich begann es stark zu regnen während des Spaziergangs.
Definition
"Plötzlich" is an adverb meaning that something happens very quickly and unexpectedly, without any warning or preparation. For example, in the phrase 'Plötzlich begann es stark zu regnen während des Spaziergangs,' it describes rain starting suddenly during a walk.
Etymology
The German word "plötzlich" originates from Middle High German 'plötzlich,' which comes from the Old High German root 'pluzz,' meaning 'sudden' or 'abrupt.' Did you know? The word shares roots with the English 'plot,' originally meaning a sudden or unexpected event.
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"Plötzlich" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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