English–German

“thunder” in German

German

Alsodonnern

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdɔnɐ/

Example

Der Donner rollte in der Ferne.

Thunder rolled in the distance.

Illustration for Donner (thunder)

How to say “thunder” in German

“Thunder” in German is Donner.

A heavy roar that arrives across the landscape after lightning has heated and expanded the air.

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

Example sentences with Donner

In der Nacht hörte sie einen Donner und blieb wach.

At night, she heard thunder and stayed awake.

Tips for using Donner

  • German often uses the impersonal phrase Es donnert for thunder, while Donner names the sound itself.

Other German words for “thunder”

Es donnert heute den ganzen Tag.

It's been thundering all day today.

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