nounnoun
die Bresche, -n
breach
The German word "Bresche" is a noun meaning "breach" or "gap". It often refers to an opening or break in a wall, defense, or barrier, usually created intentionally or by force.
- Origin word: "Bresche" itself (no smaller constituent excluding prefixes).
- Meaning: a physical or metaphorical gap, opening, or break.
Similar words:
- Durchbruch (breakthrough)
- Lücke (gap)
- Öffnung (opening)
Differences:
- Bresche specifically implies a forced or destructive breach, often in a defensive or structural context.
- Durchbruch stresses the act of breaking through, often with more emphasis on success or emergence.
- Lücke is a more general term for any kind of gap, not necessarily caused by force.
- Öffnung simply means "opening" and is more neutral, lacking the connotation of damage or force.
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Examples
Der Sturm hinterließ eine große Bresche in der Mauer.noun
The storm left a large breach in the wall.
Die Soldaten nutzten die Bresche, um schnell in die Stadt zu gelangen.noun
The soldiers used the breach to quickly enter the city.
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