adjectiveadverb

abrupt

abrupt · abruptly

The German word "abrupt" is an adjective meaning "sudden" or "unexpected" (usually referring to actions, changes, or endings).

It is borrowed from Latin abruptus (broken off, steep) and not composed of smaller German words.

Similar words:

Differences:

Abrupt emphasizes a suddenness with a sharp or blunt character, often with a rough or harsh connotation.
Plötzlich simply means sudden but can be neutral.
Unerwartet stresses the unexpected nature rather than the manner.
Rasch focuses on speed, not necessarily the harshness or unexpectedness.

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Seine Bewegungen waren abrupt.adjective

His movements were abrupt.

Ihr Stimmungswechsel war abrupt und unerwartet.adjective

Her mood change was abrupt and unexpected.

Das Gespräch endete abrupt.adverb

The conversation ended abruptly.

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