unterbrochen
Translation
interrupted, broken, disconnected
Examples
Die unterbrochene Leitung wurde repariert.
The broken line was repaired.
Das Spiel war wegen Regens unterbrochen.
The game was interrupted due to rain.
Grammar Patterns
an interrupted ... an interrupted connection Die unterbrochene Leitung wurde repariert.
Similar Words
Synonyms: interrupted, disconnected; Antonyms: ununterbrochen (uninterrupted), kontinuierlich (continuous)
Etymology
The past participle of `unterbrechen` (to interrupt), which comes from `unter-` (between) and `brechen` (to break). It literally means 'broken between'.
Memory Tips
Picture a continuous line that has been 'broken' in the 'middle' (`unter`). This adjective describes that state.