No. 388 in German
plötzlich
Suddenly.
In a sentence
Plötzlich klingelte das Telefon.
Suddenly, the phone rang.
In this sentence, 'plötzlich' conveys the sudden occurrence of an event, emphasizing an unexpected interruption.
Die Stimmung änderte sich plötzlich, als er den Raum betrat.
The mood changed suddenly when he entered the room.
Here, 'plötzlich' describes a rapid and sudden change in an emotional or situational context.
Plötzlich stand sie vor mir, obwohl ich sie nicht bemerkt hatte.
Suddenly, she was standing in front of me, although I hadn't noticed her.
In this example, 'plötzlich' highlights a surprising and immediate appearance or realization of someone or something.
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