aus|brechen
Translation
to break out, to escape, to erupt, to burst out
Examples
Ein Feuer ist im Haus ausgebrochen.
A fire broke out in the house.
Der Gefangene versuchte auszubrechen.
The prisoner tried to break out.
Sie brach plötzlich in Tränen aus.
She suddenly burst into tears.
Grammar Patterns
((from sth.)) to break out from sth. The prisoner broke out from the prison.
((into sth.)) to burst into sth. She burst into laughter.
Similar Words
Synonyms: entkommen (to get away), fliehen (to flee)
Etymology
Composed of 'aus-' (out) and 'brechen' (to break). The literal meaning is 'to break out'.
Memory Tips
Picture a scenario of 'breaking out': a prisoner breaking out of jail, a volcano breaking out with lava, or a disease breaking out.