German Conversation · Level 31
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German word
Sturm
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃtʊʁm/
Meaning
- masculine nounstorm
Example
Der Sturm hat viele Bäume umgeworfen.
The storm knocked down many trees.
More examples
Bei Sturm werden oft Hüte weggeweht.
During a storm, hats are often blown away.
Core concept
A violent force surges through the air or forward against an obstacle, overturning trees or overwhelming resistance.
Common phrases
bei Sturm
during a storm
vor dem Sturm
before the storm
Similar words
Wind: Moving air ranging from a gentle breeze to a powerful gale.
Gewitter: A brief storm with thunder, heavy rain, and sudden strong gusts.
Unwetter: Dangerous severe weather involving heavy rain, strong winds, or both.
Orkan: An extremely powerful windstorm capable of causing major damage.
Definition in German
Sturm (m) plötzlich auftretendes, sehr stürmisches Wetter mit starkem Wind; bildlich heftige, rasche Bewegung oder Erregung.
Word origin
Sturm is an inherited Germanic word related to English storm, with meanings that extend from violent weather to an assault or forceful surge.
Usage tips
- The masculine noun has the plural form Stürme, with an umlaut in the stem.
Other meanings
- attacknoun
Opposites
- Windstillecalmnoun
Related words
- sturmbedingtstorm-inducedadjective
- Sturmwarnungstorm warningnoun