GERMAN · B2WORD NOTES
MEANING & PRONUNCIATION

aufbrechen

set off; depart

Wir brachen vor Sonnenaufgang auf, um den gefährlichen Abschnitt bei Tageslicht zu erreichen.

We set off before sunrise so as to reach the dangerous section in daylight.

break open

Die Feuerwehr musste die Tür aufbrechen, weil aus der Wohnung Rauch drang.

The fire brigade had to break the door open because smoke was coming from the flat.

break down; dismantle

Das Projekt soll die starre Trennung zwischen Unterricht und praktischer Arbeit aufbrechen.

The project aims to break down the rigid separation between lessons and practical work.

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