This is the 13260th most frequent German word.
auseinanderzubrechen
To break apart or fall apart.
Here, 'auseinanderzubrechen' illustrates a physical disintegration or fragmentation due to a force.
Der Stuhl drohte unter dem Gewicht auseinanderzubrechen.
The chair threatened to break apart under the weight.
In this sentence, 'auseinanderzubrechen' is used metaphorically, referring to the emotional and relational breakdown between individuals.
Die lange Beziehung begann emotional auseinanderzubrechen.
The long-term relationship began to break apart emotionally.
This usage of 'auseinanderzubrechen' focuses on the dissociation of parts due to intentional actions.