der Abbruch
Translation
demolition, termination, discontinuation, cancellation
Examples
Der Abbruch des alten Hauses beginnt morgen.
The demolition of the old house starts tomorrow.
Der Abbruch der Verhandlungen war eine Überraschung.
The termination of the negotiations was a surprise.
Es kam zum plötzlichen Abbruch der Verbindung.
A sudden disconnection occurred.
Grammar Patterns
the Abbruch ((of sth.)) the demolition/termination of sth. The demolition of the building took a week.
to come to an Abbruch to be terminated The talks came to a termination.
Similar Words
Synonyms: demolition, termination, discontinuation; Antonyms: construction, continuation, start
Etymology
From the prefix `ab-` (off, away) and `Bruch` (break). Literally 'a breaking off'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'breaking off' a building from the ground (demolition) or 'breaking off' a conversation (termination).