abrupt
Translation
abrupt, sudden, brusque
Examples
Er machte eine abrupte Bewegung.
He made an abrupt movement.
Das Gespräch endete abrupt.
The conversation ended abruptly.
Grammar Patterns
an abrupt ((noun)) He made an abrupt movement.
((sth. happens)) abruptly The conversation ended abruptly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: plötzlich (sudden), unvermittelt (unexpected); Antonyms: allmählich (gradual), langsam (slow)
Etymology
From Latin 'abruptus' (broken off), from 'ab-' (away) and 'rumpere' (to break). It's a direct cognate with the English word 'abrupt'.
Memory Tips
This is an easy one for English speakers as it looks, sounds, and means the same as 'abrupt'.