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noun

der Ausbruch, ¨-e

eruption · outbreak

Eine plötzliche und starke Veränderung oder das Entweichen von etwas, das vorher eingeschlossen oder ruhig war.

The German word "Ausbruch" is a noun meaning "outbreak" or "eruption".

  • It breaks down into:
    • Aus = out, from
    • Bruch = break, fracture

Meaning:
It refers to the sudden breaking out or eruption of something, such as a disease outbreak, a volcano eruption, or an escape (e.g., from prison).

Similar words:

  • Eruption (Eruption) – usually volcanic
  • Ausbruch einer Krankheit (outbreak of a disease)
  • Flucht (escape)

Difference:

  • "Ausbruch" emphasizes the act of breaking out or beginning suddenly, whereas "Flucht" strictly means escape and doesn’t imply sudden eruption.
  • "Eruption" is more specific to volcanoes or physical eruptions.

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Examples

Der Ausbruch des Vulkans war spektakulär.noun

The eruption of the volcano was spectacular.

Nach dem Ausbruch gab es eine große Aschewolke.noun

After the eruption, there was a large ash cloud.

Können wir den Ausbruch der Seuche verhindern?noun

Can we prevent the outbreak of the disease?

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