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abrupt
to be abrupt
The German equivalent of the English word 'abrupt' is 'abrupt'. It is used in the same way as in English, to describe something that happens suddenly and unexpectedly. For example, 'Die Änderung war abrupt' means 'The change was abrupt'.
Example sentences using: abrupt
Ihr Gespräch endete abrupt.
Their conversation ended abruptly.
This sentence is a simple past tense phrase describing an abruptly ended conversation between unspecified people.
Das Auto kam abrupt zum Stillstand.
The car came to a sudden stop.
This sentence describes an event where a car abruptly stops, likely due to an unexpected event or a sudden decision by the driver.
Der Regen begann abrupt.
The rain started abruptly.
This sentence depicts a situation where it starts to rain abruptly, without any prior indication or gradual increase.