What is the English equivalent of "Sie brach in Tränen aus."?

The English equivalent of "Sie brach in Tränen aus." is "She burst into tears.".

When is "Sie brach in Tränen aus." used?

This idiom is used in informal, casual German conversation among friends and family. Grammar: Separable verb; strong verb (brach/gebrochen).

A2 Informal Emotions

She burst into tears.

„Sie brach in Tränen aus." means "She burst into tears.." Literally: "She broke out in tears.."

"She broke out in tears."

Sie She

brach broke

in out

Tränen in

aus tears

"She burst into tears."

This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.

Separable verb; strong verb (brach/gebrochen)

Informal

This expression is used in informal, casual German conversation among friends and family.

Test your knowledge of Sie brach in Tränen aus.

„Es drückt mir das Herz ab."

It breaks my heart.

„Er schrie Ach und Weh."

He made a great outcry.

„Das ekelt mich an."

I am disgusted with this.

„Er hat Anstoß genommen."

He was offended.

„Er hat sich darüber geärgert."

He was put out about it.

„Die Geduld geht mir aus."

I lose all patience.