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Translation

to break

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Word origin

From Old High German brehhan, from the same Germanic root as English break.

Origin
Old High German
Root
brehhan
English cognates
break

Grammar

Verb typestrong

Examples

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He broke his leg playing football.

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The ice broke under her feet.

Ast .

Please do not break off the branch.

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This word is taught in chapter 10, lesson 11: Words 981-990.