halsbrecherisch

daredevil; breakneck; reckless

English translations

  1. 01

    reckless

  2. 02

    daring

  3. 03

    hazardous

Word details

German meaning
Extrem gefährlich und riskant.
English meaning
breakneck
Synonym
gefährlich, riskant
German example
Die Fahrt war halsbrecherisch.
English example
The ride was breakneck.
Comparative
halsbrecherischerSuperlative: am halsbrecherischsten

Example sentences with “halsbrecherisch”

  1. Er fuhr mit halsbrecherischer Geschwindigkeit. (He drove at breakneck speed.)

Frequently asked questions

What does the literal translation of 'halsbrecherisch' mean?

It translates to 'neck-breaking', implying something so dangerous it could break your neck.