English–German

“storm” in German

German

Alsostürmen · Unwetter

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃtʊʁm/

Example

Der Sturm hat viele Bäume umgeworfen.

The storm knocked down many trees.

Illustration for Sturm (storm)

How to say “storm” in German

“Storm” in German is Sturm.

A violent force surges through the air or forward against an obstacle, overturning trees or overwhelming resistance.

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

Example sentences with Sturm

Bei Sturm werden oft Hüte weggeweht.

During a storm, hats are often blown away.

Tips for using Sturm

  • The masculine noun has the plural form Stürme, with an umlaut in the stem.

Other German words for “storm”

Draußen stürmt es stark.

It's storming heavily outside.

Die Unwetter in diesem Sommer haben viele Bäume beschädigt.

The storms this summer damaged many trees.

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