der Sandsturm
sandstorm
A powerful storm that whips up large amounts of sand and carries it through the air.
EXAMPLE
Wegen des Sandsturms mussten die Reisenden die Straße verlassen.
Because of the sandstorm, the travelers had to leave the road.
der Sandsturm
sandstorm
der Sandsturm, die Sandstürme
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Sandsturm, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Sandstürme |
| genitive | des Sandsturmes |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Sandsturm | die Sandstürme |
| accusative | den Sandsturm | die Sandstürme |
| dative | dem Sandsturm | den Sandstürmen |
| genitive | des Sandsturmes des Sandsturms | der Sandstürme |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound words
'Sandsturm' (sandstorm) is made up of 'Sand' (sand) and 'Sturm' (storm). The base word 'Sturm' (storm) refers to the weather phenomenon, while 'Sand' (sand) describes what the storm carries with it.
EXAMPLE
Der Sandsturm verdunkelte am Nachmittag den Himmel.
The sandstorm darkened the sky in the afternoon.
Typical collocations
Verbs such as 'aufziehen' (to move in), 'toben' (to rage), and 'sich legen' (to die down) are often used with 'Sandsturm' (sandstorm). The effects on visibility are also frequently described with this word.
EXAMPLE
Als der Sandsturm aufzog, konnten die Fahrer kaum noch etwas sehen.
When the sandstorm moved in, the drivers could hardly see anything anymore.
Weather context
'Sandsturm' (sandstorm) is used especially in reports about dry desert and steppe regions. Typical accompanying effects include poor visibility, sand in the air, and dangerous driving conditions.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Sandsturm waren die Fenster und Fahrzeuge mit einer dicken Sandschicht bedeckt.
After the sandstorm, the windows and vehicles were covered with a thick layer of sand.
In real life
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