No. 5,782 in German
brocken
"Brocken" means "crumb," "fragment," or "small piece" in English.
In a sentence
Ich fand einen Brocken am Wegesrand.
I found a lump by the wayside.
Here, 'Brocken' is used to refer to a lump or piece of something, often indicating a solid object.
Der Hund zerriss das Leckerli in kleine Brocken.
The dog tore the treat into small chunks.
In this context, 'Brocken' signifies small chunks or fragments resulting from breaking something larger.
Das Projekt war ein harter Brocken für uns.
The project was a tough nut for us to crack.
Here, 'Brocken' is employed metaphorically to describe something challenging or formidable, much like an obstacle.
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