sudden

• Beschreibt etwas, das schnell und unerwartet geschieht.

Describes something that happens quickly and unexpectedly.

1. Happening quickly and unexpectedlyA2formal

   Occurring or done quickly and without warning.

   Plötzlich

   • There was a sudden change in the weather.
   • She felt a sudden pain in her back.
   • The car came to a sudden stop.

   Synonymeabrupthastyimmediateinstantaneousprecipitatequickrapidswiftunexpectedunforeseen

   Antonymeexpectedgradual

2. Abrupt or sharpB1formal

   Characterized by a sharp or abrupt change in condition or state.

   Plötzlich

   • The sudden drop in temperature surprised everyone.
   • His sudden departure left many questions unanswered.
   • The sudden increase in demand caused a shortage.

   Synonymeabrupthastyimmediateinstantaneousquickrapidsharpswiftunexpectedunforeseen

   Antonymegradualprogressive