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plötzlich

sudden

Meaning of plötzlich

happening quickly

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German[ˈplœtslɪç]
sudden
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plötzlich belongs to the topic "Natural Phenomena". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

plötzlichsudden
Jahreszeitenseasons of the year
Frühlingspring
Winterwinter
beginnenbegin
endenend
Temperaturtemperature

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🇩🇪German
plötzlich

Without warning; emphasizes that something happens unexpectedly and suddenly.

A2Often

Er kam unvermittelt in das Zimmer.

Он внезапно вошёл в комнату.

🇩🇪German

Unexpected; focuses more on surprise than on speed.

A2Very Often

Die Nachricht kam völlig unerwartet.

Новость пришла совершенно неожиданно.

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plötzlich translation: sudden. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce plötzlich

[ˈplœtslɪç]

plötzlich translation

sudden

plötzlich transcription

[ˈplœtslɪç]

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plötzlich meaning: what does it mean?

plötzlich und ohne Vorwarnung auftretend

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plötzlich is pronounced as [ˈplœtslɪç]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is plötzlich part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?

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Is plötzlich part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

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