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89 words
German word
turbulent
Pronunciation
IPA/tʊʁbuˈlɛnt/
Meaning
- adjectiveturbulent
Example
Wir leben in turbulenten Zeiten.
We live in turbulent times.
More examples
Die turbulente Entwicklung überraschte alle Beteiligten.
The turbulent development surprised everyone involved.
Core concept
A stable flow repeatedly broken by violent, irregular motion, whether in air, events, or social conditions.
Common phrases
politisch turbulente Zeiten
politically turbulent times
turbulente Ereignisse
turbulent events
turbulente Entwicklung
turbulent development
Similar words
stürmisch: Characterized by violent weather, strong winds, and sudden gusts.
chaotisch: Lacking order or coherence, with events or elements becoming confused and disorganized.
hektisch: Filled with hurried activity and little time for calm or rest.
unruhig: Lacking calm or security, with persistent unease or restless movement.
Definition in German
durch unregelmäßige, heftige Bewegungen oder Störungen gekennzeichnet; wörtlich für physische Turbulenz, übertragen für unstete Verhältnisse verwendet
Word origin
German turbulent comes through French from Latin turbulentus, related to turba 'crowd' and turbare 'to disturb'.
Usage tips
- As an adjective, turbulent takes normal German endings, as in turbulente Zeiten and ein turbulenter Flug.