What is 'pleite' called in English?

'pleite' in English is called "Broke". Broke refers to: Ohne Geld; finanziell ruiniert oder mittellos.

How do you pronounce 'Broke' and 'pleite'?

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What is an example sentence for Broke in German?

English: "After losing his job, he was completely broke." | German: "Nachdem er seinen Job verloren hatte, war er völlig pleite."

adjective · verb

English to German Dictionary

broke Meaning in German (broke Bedeutung auf Deutsch)

adjectivepleite

verbbrach

Synonyme:mittellosverarmtkaputt

pleite in English:broke

IPA:ˈplaɪtə

Phonetic:ˈplaɪtə

Plural: none

Gender:Feminin (die)

Quick Answer • Kurzantwort

Die Bedeutung von broke auf Deutsch ist pleite, brach. (Ohne Geld; finanziell ruiniert oder mittellos.)

Usage Note: The word 'broke' has two main meanings: as an adjective meaning without money, and as the past tense of the verb 'to break'. The German translations reflect these distinct meanings.

Definitions of Broke

1
adjective(informal)
pleite
Having no money; financially ruined or destitute.
Ohne Geld; finanziell ruiniert oder mittellos.
2
verb
brach
The past tense form of the verb 'to break', meaning to separate into pieces or to fail to observe a rule.
Die Vergangenheitsform des Verbs 'brechen', was bedeutet, in Stücke zu zerfallen oder eine Regel nicht einzuhalten.

Example Sentences

casual

“After losing his job, he was completely broke.”

Nachdem er seinen Job verloren hatte, war er völlig pleite.

casual

“She accidentally broke the antique vase.”

Sie brach versehentlich die antike Vase.

casual

“I can't afford that new car; I'm completely broke.”

Ich kann mir dieses neue Auto nicht leisten; ich bin völlig pleite.

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Synonyms (Synonyme)

In German:

mittellosverarmtkaputt

In English:

penniless destituteimpoverished

Antonyms (Antonyme)

In German:

reichwohlhabendintakt

In English:

rich wealthy affluent

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivebreak

past participlebroken

present participlebreaking

nounbreakage

agent nounbreaker

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

go brokeexpression

To become bankrupt or penniless.

flat brokecollocation

Completely without money.

broke evenexpression

To make neither a profit nor a loss.