thundercloud
die Gewitterwolke, die Gewitterwolken
Loading your saved state.
thundercloud
A large, usually dark cloud in which a thunderstorm forms and from which lightning, thunder, rain, or hail often comes.
Die Gewitterwolke zog schnell auf und verdunkelte den ganzen Himmel.
The thundercloud quickly moved in and darkened the entire sky.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Gewitterwolken |
| genitive | der Gewitterwolke |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Gewitterwolke | die Gewitterwolken |
| accusative | die Gewitterwolke | die Gewitterwolken |
| dative | der Gewitterwolke | den Gewitterwolken |
| genitive | der Gewitterwolke | der Gewitterwolken |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Gewitterwolke' (thundercloud) is made up of 'Gewitter' (thunderstorm) and 'Wolke' (cloud). The base word 'Wolke' refers to the visible cloud formation, while 'Gewitter' describes what kind of cloud it is.
Am Horizont türmte sich eine dunkle Gewitterwolke auf.
A dark thundercloud was building up on the horizon.
'Gewitterwolke' (thundercloud) is often used with verbs such as 'aufziehen' (to move in), 'sich bilden' (to form), 'vorbeiziehen' (to pass by), and 'sich entladen' (to discharge). These verbs describe the development or movement of the cloud.
Über den Bergen bildete sich am Nachmittag eine Gewitterwolke.
A thundercloud formed over the mountains in the afternoon.
'Gewitterwolke' (thundercloud) is often used together with words for severe weather phenomena, such as 'Blitz' (lightning), 'Donner' (thunder), 'Hagel' (hail), or 'Starkregen' (heavy rain). This quickly makes the meteorological meaning of the word clear from context.
Die Gewitterwolke brachte heftigen Hagel und starken Regen.
The thundercloud brought heavy hail and strong rain.
