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urplötzlich

very suddenly, all of a sudden

adverb OOR-ploets-likh Rare
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Usage Note

Urplötzlich is an intensified form of plötzlich, with the prefix ur- adding emphasis. It conveys shock or total unexpectedness — something happening with absolutely no warning. It is colloquial and expressive, common in narration and spoken German.

Examples

"Urplötzlich fing es an zu regnen."

Natural Translation

All of a sudden it started to rain.

Literal Translation

All-of-a-sudden it started to rain.

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