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unvermittelt

suddenly, without warning

adverb UN-fer-MIT-elt Rare
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Also means

abruptly, out of the blue

Usage Note

Unvermittelt describes something that happens abruptly with no transition or preparation — like an interruption or a sudden action. Unvermittelt stand er auf (he suddenly stood up, without preamble). More literary than plötzlich and emphasises the lack of mediation.

Examples

"Unvermittelt brach er das Schweigen."

Natural Translation

He suddenly broke the silence.

Literal Translation

Suddenly he broke the silence.

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