entzwei

in two; broken

Word details

German meaning
In zwei Teile, auseinander.
English meaning
In two, asunder
Synonym
geteilt, zerbrochen
German example
Er brach den Stock entzwei.
English example
He broke the stick in two.

Example sentences with “entzwei”

  1. Die Vase ging entzwei. (The vase broke in two.)

Frequently asked questions

Is it an adjective?

It is an adverb/predicative adjective indicating division.