der Sturzflug
dive
A very steep flight downward, such as that of an aircraft or bird of prey.
EXAMPLE
Das Flugzeug ging plötzlich in einen steilen Sturzflug über.
The aircraft suddenly went into a steep dive.
der Sturzflug
dive / nosedive
der Sturzflug, die Sturzflüge
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Meanings
der Sturzflug
nosedive / plunge
A very sharp and rapid decline, especially in prices, market rates, or performance.
EXAMPLE
Nach der schlechten Nachricht geriet der Aktienkurs in einen Sturzflug.
After the bad news, the stock price went into a nosedive.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Sturzflug, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Sturzflüge |
| genitive | des Sturzflugs |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Sturzflug | die Sturzflüge |
| accusative | den Sturzflug | die Sturzflüge |
| dative | dem Sturzflug | den Sturzflügen |
| genitive | des Sturzflugs des Sturzfluges | der Sturzflüge |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Sturzflug' is made up of 'Sturz' (fall) and 'Flug' (flight). Literally, the word describes a flight in which something moves downward as if falling.
EXAMPLE
Der Pilot konnte den Sturzflug rechtzeitig beenden.
The pilot managed to pull out of the dive in time.
Typical collocations
When referring to the flight maneuver, 'Sturzflug' is often used with verbs such as 'gehen' (to go), 'übergehen' (to transition into), or 'geraten' (to get into). The phrase 'in einen Sturzflug gehen' (to go into a dive) is particularly common.
EXAMPLE
Der Falke ging in den Sturzflug über und packte eine Maus.
The falcon went into a dive and grabbed a mouse.
Figurative use
When referring to prices, market rates, or performance, 'Sturzflug' is used figuratively for an extremely rapid decline. Context clues include words such as 'Aktienkurs' (stock price), 'Preis' (price), 'Umsatz' (sales), or 'Leistung' (performance).
EXAMPLE
Seit dem Skandal befindet sich der Umsatz des Unternehmens im Sturzflug.
The company's sales have been in a nosedive since the scandal.
In real life
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