German word

Meteorologe

Pronunciation

IPA/meteoʁoˈloːgə/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmeteorologist

Example

Die Meteorologen arbeiten im Wetterzentrum.

The meteorologists work at the weather center.

Illustration for Meteorologe (meteorologist)

More examples

Der Meteorologe im Fernsehen erklärt kommende Wetteränderungen.

The meteorologist on television explains upcoming changes in the weather.

Core concept

A scientist who turns atmospheric measurements and weather models into forecasts for the public.

Common phrases

  • der Meteorologe im Fernsehen

    the meteorologist on television

  • ein Meteorologe im Wetterdienst

    a meteorologist in the weather service

  • ein Meteorologe für Klimaforschung

    a meteorologist for climate research

Similar words

Klimatologe: A researcher focused on long-term climate trends and variability.
Wettermoderator: A television or radio presenter responsible for reporting the weather forecast.
Wetterfrosch: An affectionate, colloquial name for a person who reports the weather.
Wetterdienst: A weather organization or service providing observations, analysis, and forecasts.

Definition in German

Wissenschaftler oder Praktiker, der Wetterdaten erhebt, Modelle anwendet und Vorhersagen kommuniziert.

Word origin

Meteorologe is formed from German Meteorologie, ultimately from Greek meteora, "things in the air," and logos, "account or study."

Usage tips

  • Meteorologe is a masculine weak noun: the singular is der Meteorologe, but accusative and dative use den or dem Meteorologen.

Opposites

Related words

  • Meteorologiemeteorologynoun
  • Meteorologinfemale meteorologistnoun
  • meteorologischmeteorologicaladjective

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