der Bruch, ¨-e
fracture
Ein Zustand, in dem etwas auseinandergeht oder nicht mehr ganz ist, zum Beispiel bei einem beschädigten Knochen oder einem geteilten Gegenstand.
The German word "Bruch" is a noun that means "break," "fracture," or "rupture." It can refer to a physical break (like a bone), a division in a mathematical sense (like a fraction), or a break in continuity (such as in relationships or processes).
As for its components, "Bruch" stands alone and isn't derived from other words in a manner that combines meaningful prefixes or suffixes.
Similar words in German include "Fraktur" (specifically refers to a medical fracture), "Riss" (tear, rip), and "Abbruch" (demolition or termination, a break in a structural sense).
The primary difference lies in their specific usage: "Fraktur" is more medically oriented, "Riss" typically indicates a rip rather than a clean break, and "Abbruch" implies intentional action to terminate something, whereas "Bruch" can be neutral or accidental.
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Examples
Ich habe einen Bruch in meinem Arm.noun
I have a fracture in my arm.
Der Bruch des Knochens heilt gut.noun
The fracture of the bone is healing well.
Nach dem Unfall stellte der Arzt einen Bruch fest.noun
After the accident, the doctor diagnosed a fracture.
Nach dem Unfall zeigte das Röntgenbild einen Bruch im Arm.noun
After the accident, the X-ray showed a fracture in the arm.
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