English–German
“flood” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/fluːt/
Example
Nach dem Sturm gab es eine Flut in der Stadt.
After the storm, there was a flood in the city.
How to say “flood” in German
“Flood” in German is Flut.
A powerful surge covers streets and fields, providing a natural metaphor for an uncontrolled abundance of incoming things or people.
Example sentences with Flut
Nach der Pressekonferenz erhielt er eine Flut von Nachrichten.
After the press conference, he received a flood of messages.
Tips for using Flut
- In tide contexts, Flut means the incoming or high tide and contrasts with Ebbe, while flood contexts depend on the surrounding situation.
Other German words for “flood”
Das Hochwasser hat viele Straßen überflutet.
The flood has inundated many roads.
Nach dem Sturm gab es viele Überschwemmungen in der Region.
There were numerous floods in the region following the storm.