volcano
der Vulkan, die Vulkane
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volcano
A mountain formed by magma that rises from inside the Earth to the surface. During an eruption, lava, ash, and gases can escape.
Der Ätna auf Sizilien ist einer der aktivsten Vulkane Europas.
Mount Etna in Sicily is one of the most active volcanoes in Europe.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Vulkane |
| genitive | des Vulkans |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Vulkan | die Vulkane |
| accusative | den Vulkan | die Vulkane |
| dative | dem Vulkan | den Vulkanen |
| genitive | des Vulkans | der Vulkane |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
To talk about volcanoes, certain verbs are important. A volcano 'bricht aus' (erupts) when it becomes active. When it is not active, it 'ruht' (is dormant).
Wissenschaftler beobachten den Vulkan genau, weil er jederzeit ausbrechen könnte.
Scientists are monitoring the volcano closely because it could erupt at any time.
The state of a volcano is often described with adjectives. A volcano can be 'aktiv' (active), 'ruhend' (dormant), or 'erloschen' (extinct).
Dieser Berg ist ein erloschener Vulkan, von dem keine Gefahr mehr ausgeht.
This mountain is an extinct volcano that no longer poses any danger.
The idiom 'auf einem Vulkan tanzen' (to dance on a volcano) means to be in a dangerous situation without being aware of it or while ignoring the danger.
Trotz der politischen Spannungen feierten die Menschen weiter, als würden sie auf einem Vulkan tanzen.
Despite the political tensions, people kept celebrating as if they were dancing on a volcano.
