This is the 5764th most frequent German word.
brett
"Brett" in German means "board" or "plank" in English.
In this instance, 'Brett' describes a plank or a similar piece of wood relevant to the narrative that experienced damage during an event.
Das Brett ist beim Unfall zerbrochen.
The plank broke during the accident.
Here, 'Brett' refers to a flat, rectangular piece of wood, commonly used in carpentry or construction contexts.
Ich habe ein neues Brett gekauft, um mein Regal zu reparieren.
I bought a new board to repair my shelf.
This usage of 'Brett' is metaphorical, deriving from the idiom 'einen Brett vor dem Kopf haben,' implying a figurative obstruction or mental block.