"auf einmal" meaning in German

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Adverb

Etymology: Literally, "on one time", "on once". Head templates: {{head|de|adverb||||am {{{2}}}|head=|sort=}} auf einmal, {{de-adv}} auf einmal
  1. at once, at a time, in one go
    Sense id: en-auf_einmal-de-adv-0sbH~LoK
  2. all at once, all of a sudden, suddenly
    Sense id: en-auf_einmal-de-adv-vOwqBncZ

Interjection

Etymology: Literally, "on one time", "on once". Head templates: {{head|de|interjection}} auf einmal
  1. Expresses surprisal and scepticism at a new development, especially someone’s changing their opinion
    Sense id: en-auf_einmal-de-intj-jPOdeArh

Download JSON data for auf einmal meaning in German (1.6kB)

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