urplötzlich
all of a sudden
The German word "urplötzlich" is an adverb that means "all of a sudden" or "unexpectedly". It is composed of "ur," which emphasizes a strong or original quality, and "plötzlich," which means "sudden." Together, it conveys the idea of something happening unexpectedly and with little or no warning.
Similar words in German include "plötzlich" (suddenly) and "unerwartet" (unexpectedly).
The difference between "urplötzlich" and its synonyms is mainly in intensity; "urplötzlich" has a stronger connotation of abruptness and surprise compared to "plötzlich" or "unerwartet," which can be less emphatic.
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Examples
Der Wind drehte sich urplötzlich.adverb
The wind changed direction all of a sudden.
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