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hereinbrechen

strike

Meaning of hereinbrechen

Deutsch

plötzlich auf etwas niedergehen oder einwirken

English

hit suddenly

strike

Pronunciation

German
[heʁˈaɪnˌbʁɛçən]

hereinbrechen with English translation

hereinbrechen usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Im Herbst brechen hier oft Stürme herein.

In the fall, storms often strike here.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Jeden Winter bricht die Kälte plötzlich über das Land herein.

Every winter, the cold suddenly strikes the country.

hereinbrechen synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between hereinbrechen, schlagen, niedergehen, treffen, streiken, anzünden, plötzlich treffen, and stoßen

S
🇩🇪German
schlagen

The most general and neutral verb: to hit or beat. It can describe a single blow or repeated striking.

B2very often
N
🇩🇪German
niedergehen

Usually means to come down heavily or strike down; it is often used for rain, snow, storms, or natural forces.

B1very often
🇩🇪German

Means to hit or strike a target, with focus on hitting the target rather than on the force of the blow. Often more neutral and precise.

B2very often
S
🇩🇪German
streiken

Means to go on strike and stop working; it is not about physical hitting, but about protest through work stoppage.

B1very often
A
🇩🇪German
anzünden

Means to light or set on fire; it is related to fire and starting combustion, not to a sudden hit.

B1often

Advanced: broader words

P
🇩🇪German
plötzlich treffen

Means to hit suddenly; it emphasizes the unexpected impact and does not imply a long action.

B1often
S
🇩🇪German
stoßen

Means to push or thrust, often with a sudden force. It is less like a simple hand strike and more like a jolt or shove.

B2often

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What does hereinbrechen mean?

hit suddenly

How do you pronounce hereinbrechen?

hereinbrechen is pronounced [heʁˈaɪnˌbʁɛçən].

How is hereinbrechen used in a sentence?

In the fall, storms often strike here. Translation: Im Herbst brechen hier oft Stürme herein.

Is hereinbrechen part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?

Yes, hereinbrechen (strike) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is hereinbrechen part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, hereinbrechen (strike) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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