Der Durchbruch
Example: Der Durchbruch in der Forschung hat neue Möglichkeiten eröffnet.
Definition
"Der Durchbruch" refers to a significant and sudden advancement or achievement, especially in research or progress, that opens up new possibilities or solutions. It is often used to describe an important discovery or innovation that changes the current state of knowledge or practice.
Etymology
The word "der Durchbruch" comes from the German language, combining "durch" meaning 'through' and "bruch" meaning 'break.' It literally translates to 'breakthrough,' reflecting the idea of breaking through barriers or obstacles. Did you know that the term is widely used in both literal and figurative contexts in German?
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"Der Durchbruch" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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