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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBremsen
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈbʁɛm.zən
"Das Bremsen des Fahrzeugs war sehr effektiv."
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2 senses- 1
The act of slowing down or stopping a vehicle by applying a brake.
"The driver applied the brakes suddenly, causing a quick braking action." - 2
A mechanism used to slow down or stop a moving vehicle.
"The car's braking system is essential for safety on the road."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'braking' originates from the verb 'brake', which is derived from the Middle English 'braken', meaning to break or stop. The word has evolved from its Old English roots, where it was associated with the action of stopping or slowing down a vehicle, reflecting technological advancements in transportation.
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freinage
Transliteration: fʁɛ.naʒ
"Le freinage rapide a évité un accident."
Bremsen
Transliteration: ˈbʁɛm.zən
"Das Bremsen des Fahrzeugs war sehr effektiv."
frenata
Transliteration: freˈnaːta
"La frenata improvvisa ha sorpreso tutti."
frenado
Transliteration: fɾeˈnaðo
"El frenado del coche fue muy brusco."
frenagem
Transliteration: fɾeˈnaʒẽj
"A frenagem foi eficaz durante a descida."
ब्रेकिंग
Transliteration: brēkiṅg
"गाड़ी की ब्रेकिंग अचानक हुई।"
刹车
Transliteration: shāchē
"突然刹车避免了事故。"
브레이크
Transliteration: beureikeu
"급브레이크로 사고를 피했다."
ブレーキ
Transliteration: burēki
"急ブレーキで事故を避けた。"
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