durchbrechen

German

Etymology

From Middle High German durchbrechen; analyzable as durch- (“through”) +‎ brechen (“to break”).

Pronunciation 1

• IPA^(key): /ˈdʊʁçˌbʁɛçən/

Verb

1. (transitive, auxiliary haben) to break something in two
2. (intransitive, auxiliary sein) to break in two; to snap
3. (intransitive, auxiliary sein) to break through

Derived terms

• Durchbruch

Pronunciation 2

• IPA^(key): /ˌdʊʁçˈbʁɛçən/

Verb

1. (transitive) to break through something; to penetrate; to breach

Derived terms

• Durchbrechung