plötzlich

/ˈplœtslɪç/

adjective, adverb A2

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Meaning

sudden, suddenly
- Plötzlich fing es an zu regnen.
  
  Suddenly it started to rain.

Similar in other languages

Spanish

Close, figuratively — sudden relates to sharp, abrupt (cortante).

French

plötzlich and French brusque both describe something happening quickly, without warning.

1 What does plötzlich mean?

2 Fill the gap: ___ fing es an zu regnen.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches plötzlich?