bruchstückhaft

C1

patchy

English meaning
patchy

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bruchstückhaft in a sentence

Die bruchstückhafte Straße machte das Fahren schwierig.

Word family

bruchstückhaft is built from der Bruch (a break / fraction / fracture) and die Haft (detention / custody / imprisonment). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

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What does bruchstückhaft mean in English?

bruchstückhaft means "patchy". For example: "Die bruchstückhafte Straße machte das Fahren schwierig."

What level is bruchstückhaft in German?

bruchstückhaft is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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