abrupte
Translation
abrupt, sudden, sharp, blunt
Examples
Eine abrupte Änderung der Pläne überraschte uns.
An abrupt change of plans surprised us.
Ihre abrupte Antwort war unhöflich.
Her abrupt answer was rude.
Grammar Patterns
an abrupt change/ending a sudden change/ending The story came to an abrupt ending.
Similar Words
plötzlich (sudden), jäh (sudden); Antonyms: allmählich (gradual)
Etymology
From Latin 'abruptus', meaning 'broken off', from 'ab-' (away) + 'rumpere' (to break).
Memory Tips
It's an international word, very similar to English 'abrupt'. Picture a conversation being 'broken off' suddenly.