English–German

“earthquake” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈeːɐ̯tˌbeːbən/

Example

Heute Nacht gab es ein starkes Erdbeben.

There was a strong earthquake tonight.

Illustration for Erdbeben (earthquake)

How to say “earthquake” in German

“Earthquake” in German is Erdbeben.

A sudden jolt runs through the ground, making buildings and the surface tremble.

Full entry for Erdbeben: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Erdbeben

Die Erdbebenwarnung wurde rechtzeitig ausgegeben, sodass viele Menschen evakuiert wurden.

The earthquake warning was issued in time, so many people were evacuated.

Tips for using Erdbeben

  • German commonly gives an earthquake's magnitude with Stärke, as in ein Erdbeben der Stärke 6.

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