abruptem
Translation
abrupt, sudden, sharp, blunt
Examples
Er reagierte mit abruptem Schweigen.
He reacted with abrupt silence.
Nach einem abruptem Halt stand der Zug still.
After an abrupt stop, the train stood still.
Grammar Patterns
with ((abrupt)) ((sth.dat)) with abrupt (sth.) The meeting ended with an abrupt decision.
Similar Words
plötzlich (sudden), jäh (sudden); Antonyms: allmählich (gradual)
Etymology
From Latin 'abruptus', meaning 'broken off', from 'ab-' (away) + 'rumpere' (to break).
Memory Tips
This is the dative case ending for masculine and neuter nouns. You'll often see it after prepositions like 'mit' (with) or 'nach' (after).