stormy / passionate
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stormy
Describes weather characterized by very strong wind or a storm.
Wegen des stürmischen Wetters wurden alle Fährverbindungen zur Insel eingestellt.
Because of the stormy weather, all ferry connections to the island were suspended.
passionate / turbulent
Describes a person, relationship, or event that is very passionate, intense, or turbulent. It is characterized by strong emotions or great energy.
Sie führten eine stürmische Beziehung mit vielen Höhen und Tiefen.
They had a turbulent relationship with many ups and downs.
thunderous
Used in the phrase 'stürmischer Applaus' (thunderous applause) to describe very loud, enthusiastic, and long-lasting applause.
Nach seiner Rede erhielt der Kandidat stürmischen Applaus.
After his speech, the candidate received thunderous applause.
The adjective 'stürmisch' (stormy) is derived directly from the noun 'der Sturm' (storm). All meanings of 'stürmisch' are connected to the idea of strong, uncontrolled energy, just like in a real storm.
Nach dem stürmischen Streit herrschte erst einmal Schweigen.
After the stormy argument, there was silence at first.
The context makes it clear whether the literal or figurative meaning is intended. If 'stürmisch' refers to the weather or the sea, it is literal. If it refers to feelings, people, or events, it is meant figuratively.
An der Küste war das Meer heute sehr stürmisch.
On the coast, the sea was very stormy today.
In its literal meaning, 'stürmisch' often describes the weather, the sea, the wind, or a particular day.
Trotz des stürmischen Wetters ging er spazieren.
Despite the stormy weather, he went for a walk.
In its figurative meaning, 'stürmisch' is often used to describe a greeting, a romantic relationship, a development, or even times.
Der Hund bereitete seinem Besitzer eine stürmische Begrüßung.
The dog gave its owner a very enthusiastic greeting.
The combination 'stürmischer Applaus' (thunderous applause) is a fixed expression. It describes especially loud, long-lasting, and enthusiastic applause from the audience.
Die Band wurde mit stürmischem Applaus auf der Bühne empfangen.
The band was welcomed onto the stage with thunderous applause.
violent / intense
Heftig and stürmisch can describe strong feelings. Heftig primarily emphasizes their great intensity, while stürmisch additionally suggests a passionate, unsettled, or changeable course. Heftig works for sheer intensity, while stürmisch is more suitable for turbulent dynamics.
Nach der langen Trennung begann zwischen ihnen eine stürmische Beziehung.
After the long separation, they began a passionate relationship.
Nach der langen Trennung empfand sie heftige Gefühle für ihn.
After the long separation, she had intense feelings for him.
