jäh

sudden; abrupt; steep

English translations

  1. 01

    sudden

  2. 02

    abrupt

  3. 03

    steep

  4. 04

    harsh

Word details

German meaning
Jäh bedeutet plötzlich und unerwartet.
English meaning
Sudden means happening quickly and unexpectedly.
Synonym
plötzlich, abrupt
German example
Der jäh einsetzende Regen überraschte uns.
English example
The sudden rain surprised us.
Comparative
jäherSuperlative: am jähsten

Example sentences with “jäh”

  1. Der Abhang fällt jäh ab. (The slope drops off steeply.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'jäh' a formal word?

Yes, it is quite literary or formal. In speech, one might use 'plötzlich' (sudden) or 'steil' (steep).