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din / roar
A very loud, often chaotic and continuous noise that can come from many sources at the same time. It is often perceived as disturbing or unpleasant.
Das Getöse der startenden Flugzeuge war ohrenbetäubend.
The roar of the planes taking off was deafening.
The word 'Getöse' (din / roar) is derived from the verb 'tosen', which means 'to roar' or 'to make a loud noise'. The prefix 'Ge-' and the ending '-e' form a noun here that describes a continuous, intense action.
Das Meer tost heute besonders stark.
The sea is roaring especially strongly today.
'Getöse' (din / roar) is a collective term for a loud, chaotic noise and is used almost exclusively in the singular. In practice, there is no plural form.
Ich konnte wegen des Getöses auf der Baustelle nicht schlafen.
I couldn't sleep because of the din from the construction site.
'Getöse' (din / roar) is often used to describe loud noises from forces of nature, traffic, or large crowds. Typical sources are waves, a waterfall, machines, or traffic.
Das Getöse der Wellen, die gegen die Felsen schlugen, war beeindruckend.
The roar of the waves crashing against the rocks was impressive.
quiet / calm
'die Ruhe' and 'das Getöse' are clear opposites when it comes to sounds. 'die Ruhe' means a state without disturbing noise. 'das Getöse', on the other hand, means very loud, often chaotic sounds that are usually unpleasant. If you are describing a quiet place, 'Ruhe' fits. If many loud sounds are mixed together, 'Getöse' fits.
Vor dem Stadion war das Getöse der Fans schon von weitem zu hören.
In front of the stadium, the roar of the fans could already be heard from far away.
Nach dem langen Tag genieße ich die Ruhe in meiner Wohnung.
After the long day, I enjoy the quiet in my apartment.