GERMAN · C1WORD NOTES
MEANING & PRONUNCIATION

wegbrechen

break off; crumble away

Ein Stück der Kante brach weg, als er sich darauf abstützte, obwohl der Stein von außen stabil gewirkt hatte.

Part of the edge broke off when he leaned on it, although the stone had looked stable from outside.

disappear; collapse as a source of support

Als mehrere Aufträge wegbrachen, musste die Werkstatt ihre Planung ändern, statt weiter mit Einnahmen zu rechnen, die längst unsicher geworden waren.

When several orders fell through, the workshop had to change its plans rather than keep counting on income that had long become uncertain.

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