jähe
sudden, abrupt, steep
English translations
- 01
abrupt
- 02
sudden
- 03
harsh
- 04
steep
Word details
- German meaning
- Plötzlich und unerwartet auftretend, oft in Bezug auf eine Veränderung oder einen Abfall.
- English meaning
- Sudden
- Synonym
- plötzlich, abrupt
- German example
- Der jähe Temperatursturz überraschte uns.
- English example
- The sudden drop in temperature surprised us.
- Comparative
- jäherSuperlative: am jähsten
Related words
- jäh
Sudden means happening quickly and unexpectedly.
Example sentences with “jähe”
Ein jähes Ende unserer Reise. (A sudden end to our trip.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'jähe' an adjective?
Yes, it is an adjective, though 'jäh' is more common as the base form. 'Jähe' is often used in inflected forms.