Der Ausbruch
Example: Der Ausbruch des Feuers wurde schnell gelöscht.
Definition
"Der Ausbruch" refers to the sudden and often violent start or eruption of something, such as an event or phenomenon. For example, "der Ausbruch des Feuers" means the outbreak of fire, emphasizing the initial explosive onset of the fire.
Etymology
The word "der Ausbruch" comes from the German verb "ausbrechen," meaning to break out. It combines "aus" (out) and "brechen" (to break), originally describing the act of breaking out from confinement or a barrier. Did you know? It’s often used metaphorically for sudden occurrences like outbreaks or eruptions.
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"Der Ausbruch" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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