die Rauchwolke
cloud of smoke
A clearly visible, usually dense mass of smoke in the air.
EXAMPLE
Nach der Explosion stieg eine große Rauchwolke über dem Gebäude auf.
After the explosion, a large cloud of smoke rose above the building.
die Rauchwolke
cloud of smoke
die Rauchwolke, die Rauchwolken
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Rauchwolke, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Rauchwolken |
| genitive | der Rauchwolke |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Rauchwolke | die Rauchwolken |
| accusative | die Rauchwolke | die Rauchwolken |
| dative | der Rauchwolke | den Rauchwolken |
| genitive | der Rauchwolke | der Rauchwolken |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Rauchwolke' (cloud of smoke) is made up of 'Rauch' (smoke) and 'Wolke' (cloud). The head noun 'Wolke' refers to the shape or mass; 'Rauch' describes what it consists of.
EXAMPLE
Über den Dächern hing eine graue Rauchwolke.
A gray cloud of smoke hung above the rooftops.
Typical collocations
Common collocations are 'eine dichte Rauchwolke' (a dense cloud of smoke), 'eine schwarze Rauchwolke' (a black cloud of smoke), and 'eine Rauchwolke steigt auf' (a cloud of smoke rises). These combinations usually describe the density, color, or movement of the cloud of smoke.
EXAMPLE
Eine dichte Rauchwolke versperrte den Blick auf die Straße.
A dense cloud of smoke blocked the view of the street.
Typical verbs
'Rauchwolke' (cloud of smoke) is often used with verbs such as 'aufsteigen' (to rise), 'entstehen' (to develop), and 'sich bilden' (to form). When a cloud of smoke is caused by an event, you can also say that it forms above a place.
EXAMPLE
Über dem brennenden Müllcontainer bildete sich eine Rauchwolke.
A cloud of smoke formed above the burning dumpster.
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