tidal wave / tsunami
die Flutwelle, die Flutwellen
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tidal wave / tsunami
A large, rapidly spreading wave of water caused by a flood disaster, an undersea earthquake, a dam break, or a similar event.
Nach dem Seebeben traf eine gewaltige Flutwelle die Küste.
After the undersea earthquake, a massive tidal wave hit the coast.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Flutwellen |
| genitive | der Flutwelle |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Flutwelle | die Flutwellen |
| accusative | die Flutwelle | die Flutwellen |
| dative | der Flutwelle | den Flutwellen |
| genitive | der Flutwelle | der Flutwellen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Flutwelle' (tidal wave) is made up of 'Flut' (flood) and 'Welle' (wave). The basic word 'Welle' refers to the shape or movement, while 'Flut' refers to large, rising masses of water.
Die Flutwelle zerstörte mehrere Häuser am Ufer.
The tidal wave destroyed several houses along the shore.
In the context of a water disaster, 'Flutwelle' (tidal wave) often occurs with verbs describing movement or impact: A 'Flutwelle' (tidal wave) rolls toward a coastal town, hits the coast, or floods an area.
Eine gewaltige Flutwelle rollte auf das Hafenviertel zu.
A massive tidal wave rolled toward the harbor district.
