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German word
Strömung
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃtʁøːmʊŋ/
Meaning
- feminine nouncurrent
Example
Die Strömung ist hier sehr stark.
The current is very strong here.
More examples
Die Gezeitenströmung setzte das Boot in Bewegung.
The tidal current set the boat in motion.
Core concept
A mass of water or air travels together in one direction, like water in a river or air through a vent.
Common phrases
gegen die Strömung schwimmen
swim against the current
Gezeitenströmung
tidal current
in der Strömung bleiben
stay in the current
Similar words
Strom: The flow of electricity through a circuit or into a home.
Zug: A continuous flow of air along a particular indoor path.
Luftzug: A short flow of cold air entering through a window or door.
Luftströmung: A broad flow of air occurring indoors or outdoors.
Definition in German
Strömung bezeichnet die gerichtete Bewegung von Wasser oder Luft in einem bestimmten Bereich.
Word origin
The noun Strömung comes from strömen, meaning to flow, with -ung marking the process or its result.
Usage tips
- German normally uses Strömung for moving water or air, whereas electrical current is normally called Strom.
Other meanings
- movementnoun
Opposites
- Stillstandstandstillnoun
Related words
- strömenflowverb
- Strömungsmodellflow modelnoun