Gulf Stream
der Golfstrom
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Gulf Stream
A warm ocean current in the Atlantic Ocean that flows north and east from the Gulf of Mexico and influences the climate in parts of Europe.
Der Golfstrom sorgt dafür, dass das Klima in Westeuropa vergleichsweise mild ist.
The Gulf Stream keeps the climate in Western Europe relatively mild.
| gender | masculine der |
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| genitive | des Golfstroms |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | der Golfstrom | – |
| accusative | den Golfstrom | – |
| dative | dem Golfstrom | – |
| genitive | des Golfstroms des Golfstromes | – |
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'Golfstrom' (Gulf Stream) is made up of 'Golf' (gulf) and 'Strom' (current). In geographical names, 'Golf' (gulf) refers to a large inlet of the sea; 'Strom' (current) indicates the directional movement of water.
Satelliten messen die Richtung und Stärke des Golfstroms.
Satellites measure the direction and strength of the Gulf Stream.
Common expressions include 'der Golfstrom transportiert Wärme' (the Gulf Stream transports heat), 'der Golfstrom beeinflusst das Klima' (the Gulf Stream influences the climate), and 'der Golfstrom schwächt sich ab' (the Gulf Stream is weakening). The word appears particularly often in texts about climate, oceans, and marine research.
Forscher untersuchen, wie viel Wärme der Golfstrom nach Norden transportiert.
Researchers are studying how much heat the Gulf Stream transports northward.
In factual texts, 'Golfstrom' (Gulf Stream) is often mentioned alongside Europe, the Atlantic, water temperature, or climate. These accompanying words indicate that the ocean current and its effects are being discussed.
Eine Veränderung des Golfstroms könnte die Temperaturen im Nordatlantik beeinflussen.
A change in the Gulf Stream could affect temperatures in the North Atlantic.
