English–German
“turbulence” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/tʊɐ̯buˈlɛnt͡s/
Example
Wegen starker Turbulenzen musste das Flugzeug seine Flughöhe senken.
Because of severe turbulence, the plane had to lower its altitude.
How to say “turbulence” in German
“Turbulence” in German is Turbulenz.
A smooth flow breaks into overlapping swirls, making an aircraft jolt or a situation become unsettled.
Example sentences with Turbulenz
In Windkanälen untersucht man die Turbulenz, um Modelle zu verbessern.
In wind tunnels, turbulence is studied to improve models.
Tips for using Turbulenz
- Turbulenz is feminine, and flight-related German commonly uses the plural Turbulenzen where English often uses the mass noun turbulence.