der Anbruch
onset
The beginning of a time of day, a period, or a new development.
EXAMPLE
Bei Anbruch der Dunkelheit kehrten die Wanderer ins Dorf zurück.
At the onset of darkness, the hikers returned to the village.
der Anbruch
onset / opening
der Anbruch, die Anbrüche
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Meanings
der Anbruch
opening
The first opening of a package or container to remove some of its contents.
EXAMPLE
Nach Anbruch muss die Flasche im Kühlschrank aufbewahrt werden.
After opening, the bottle must be stored in the refrigerator.
der Anbruch
opened package / remainder
A package that has already been opened and partly used, or the quantity of goods remaining in it. This meaning is particularly common in commerce and inventory management.
EXAMPLE
Bei der Inventur wurden neben den vollen Packungen auch die Anbrüche gezählt.
During the inventory count, the opened packages were counted along with the full ones.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Anbruch, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Anbrüche |
| genitive | des Anbruches |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Anbruch | die Anbrüche |
| accusative | den Anbruch | die Anbrüche |
| dative | dem Anbruch | den Anbrüchen |
| genitive | des Anbruches des Anbruchs | der Anbrüche |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word family
'Anbruch' (onset / opening) belongs to the word family of 'anbrechen' (to begin / to open). This connects the ideas of something beginning and a container being opened.
EXAMPLE
Der Anbruch einer neuen Epoche wurde in der Stadt gefeiert.
The onset of a new era was celebrated in the city.
Fixed expression
For the meaning 'beginning', 'Anbruch' (onset) frequently occurs in the expression 'bei Anbruch' (at the onset) with a genitive. Typical time expressions include 'bei Anbruch der Dunkelheit' (at the onset of darkness) and 'bei Anbruch des Tages' (at daybreak).
EXAMPLE
Bei Anbruch des Morgens machten sich die Fischer auf den Weg.
At daybreak, the fishermen set off.
Packaging instructions
For products, 'nach Anbruch' (after opening) often appears in storage and shelf-life instructions. It refers to the time when a package or container was opened for the first time.
EXAMPLE
Nach Anbruch der Packung sollte der Käse innerhalb von drei Tagen verzehrt werden.
After opening the package, the cheese should be eaten within three days.
Commercial language
In inventory management, 'Anbruch' (opened package / remainder) refers to a package that has already been opened and partly used, or the contents remaining in it. The word often occurs with 'zählen' (to count), 'erfassen' (to record), or 'lagern' (to store).
EXAMPLE
Anbrüche lagern wir in einem eigenen Regal, damit sie zuerst verbraucht werden.
We store opened packages on a separate shelf so they are used first.
In real life
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