No. 13,260 in German
auseinanderzubrechen
To break apart or fall apart.
In a sentence
Der Stuhl drohte unter dem Gewicht auseinanderzubrechen.
The chair threatened to break apart under the weight.
Here, 'auseinanderzubrechen' illustrates a physical disintegration or fragmentation due to a force.
Die lange Beziehung begann emotional auseinanderzubrechen.
The long-term relationship began to break apart emotionally.
In this sentence, 'auseinanderzubrechen' is used metaphorically, referring to the emotional and relational breakdown between individuals.
Die Kinder zerlegten das Spielzeug, bis es völlig auseinanderzubrechen schien.
The children disassembled the toy until it seemed to completely fall apart.
This usage of 'auseinanderzubrechen' focuses on the dissociation of parts due to intentional actions.
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