plötzlich
Translation
sudden, suddenly, abrupt
Examples
Plötzlich fing es an zu regnen.
Suddenly it started to rain.
Sein plötzlicher Tod schockierte alle.
His sudden death shocked everyone.
Grammar Patterns
((adv.)) suddenly Plötzlich fing es an zu regnen.
((adj.)) sudden Sein plötzlicher Tod schockierte alle.
Similar Words
sudden, abrupt, unexpected
Etymology
From 'Plotz' (sound of a heavy fall/blow) + -lich
Memory Tips
Think of a 'plotz' sound like something dropping suddenly.