der Durchbruch, ¨-e
breakthrough
Ein wichtiger Erfolg, bei dem etwas Schwieriges endlich gelingt oder eine neue Idee plötzlich sehr bekannt und nützlich wird.
The German word "Durchbruch" is a noun composed of two parts:
- Durch = through
- Bruch = break or fracture
Together, Durchbruch literally means "breakthrough." It refers to a significant or decisive advancement, such as in science, technology, negotiations, or breakthroughs in understanding.
Similar words:
- Erfolg (success)
- Fortschritt (progress)
- Durchsetzung (enforcement, pushing through)
Difference:
- Durchbruch emphasizes a sudden or crucial overcoming of obstacles, often changing the situation dramatically
- Erfolg is a more general term for success without necessarily implying a dramatic change
- Fortschritt highlights gradual progress rather than a sudden leap
- Durchsetzung refers more to asserting or enforcing something rather than discovery or advancement
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Examples
Der Wissenschaftler erzielte einen bedeutenden Durchbruch.noun
The scientist achieved a significant breakthrough.
Ein Durchbruch gelang beim gestrigen Experiment.noun
A breakthrough was achieved in yesterday's experiment.
Trotz Schwierigkeiten kam es zu einem großen Durchbruch in der Forschung.noun
Despite difficulties, there was a major breakthrough in the research.
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