Plötzlich
Example: Plötzlich begann es stark zu regnen, und alle suchten Schutz.
Definition
"Plötzlich" describes something that happens very quickly and unexpectedly, without any warning or gradual progression. For example, in the sentence 'Plötzlich begann es stark zu regnen,' it means that the rain started abruptly and surprisingly.
Etymology
The word "plötzlich" comes from the Middle High German word "plötzlich," which means sudden or abrupt. It is related to the Old High German word "pluoz," meaning 'quick' or 'immediate.' Did you know that "plötzlich" has maintained its meaning of suddenness for centuries in the German language?
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"Plötzlich" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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