plötzlich
suddenly
Meaning of plötzlich
auf unerwartete Weise; ohne Vorwarnung
unexpectedly
Pronunciation
plötzlich with English translation
plötzlich usage examples
Plötzlich begann es zu regnen.
Suddenly, it began to rain.
Er blieb plötzlich stehen.
He suddenly stopped.
plötzlich synonyms
What's the difference between plötzlich, unerwartet, unvermittelt, auf einmal, and augenblicklich
Neutral: emphasizes that something happened without being expected or planned.
Neutral to slightly formal: something happened without warning or transition.
Conversational: very common in spoken German, meaning 'all of a sudden' or 'at once'.
Advanced: broader words
Formal and somewhat literary: means 'instantly' or 'immediately,' often with a sense of urgency.
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What does plötzlich mean?
unexpectedly
How do you pronounce plötzlich?
plötzlich is pronounced [ˈplœtlɪç].
How is plötzlich used in a sentence?
Suddenly, it began to rain. Translation: Plötzlich begann es zu regnen.
Is plötzlich part of Adverbs of Manner vocabulary?
Yes, plötzlich (suddenly) can be learned in the Adverbs of Manner topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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