unterbrechen
interrupt
Etwas oder jemanden mitten in einer Handlung oder im Sprechen stoppen, sodass es nicht weitergeht wie geplant.
The German word "unterbrechen" is a verb that means "to interrupt". It is composed of the prefix "unter-" and the verb "brechen", which means "to break". "Unterbrechen" is used to describe the act of disrupting or halting a process, conversation, or activity temporarily. Similar words in German include "stören" (to disturb), "unterbrechen" (to cut off), and "auseinanderreißen" (to tear apart).
While "unterbrechen" specifically refers to interruption, "stören" has a broader meaning that includes causing disturbance without necessarily breaking off or halting something.
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Examples
Kannst du mich bitte nicht unterbrechen?verb
Can you please not interrupt me?
Darf ich kurz unterbrechen?verb
May I interrupt briefly?
Er unterbricht das Gespräch abrupt.verb
He interrupts the conversation abruptly.
Du solltest nicht unterbrechen, wenn andere sprechen.verb
You should not interrupt when others are speaking.
Sie unterbrechen das Gespräch.verb
They interrupt the conversation.
Die Bauarbeiten wurden wegen des Regens unterbrochen.verb
The construction work was interrupted because of the rain.
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