noun
brake
B1
Bremse (die) means 'brake'. Plural Bremsen. Declension: singular die Bremse, dative der Bremse; plural dative den Bremsen. Common collocations: auf die Bremse treten (to brake) or die Bremse ziehen. Regular feminine noun with -n plural; refers to vehicle or machine brakes.
Examples
Der Mechaniker reparierte die Bremse, weil sie beim Test nicht richtig funktionierte.
The mechanic repaired the brake because it did not work properly during the test.
Die Bremse am Fahrrad funktioniert nicht mehr.
The brake on the bicycle doesn't work anymore.
Die Bremse am Fahrrad funktioniert nicht richtig.
The bicycle brake isn't working properly.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a car pedal labeled 'Bremse' with a big red circle around it.
Sounds like 'brim-suh' — imagine pressing the brake makes a 'brm' sound.
Die Bremse — imagine a female mechanic (die) tightening the brakes to remember it's feminine.
Notes
Commonly used for vehicle brakes (car, bike). Plural is 'Bremsen'.