This is the 5782nd most frequent German word.
brocken
"Brocken" means "crumb," "fragment," or "small piece" in English.
Here, 'Brocken' is used to refer to a lump or piece of something, often indicating a solid object.
Ich fand einen Brocken am Wegesrand.
I found a lump by the wayside.
In this context, 'Brocken' signifies small chunks or fragments resulting from breaking something larger.
Der Hund zerriss das Leckerli in kleine Brocken.
The dog tore the treat into small chunks.
Here, 'Brocken' is employed metaphorically to describe something challenging or formidable, much like an obstacle.