cyclone
der Wirbelsturm, die Wirbelstürme
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cyclone
A very powerful storm in which the air rotates around a central point. This includes tropical storms such as hurricanes and typhoons, as well as smaller-scale tornadoes.
Der Wirbelsturm riss Dächer von den Häusern und entwurzelte zahlreiche Bäume.
The cyclone ripped roofs off houses and uprooted numerous trees.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Wirbelstürme |
| genitive | des Wirbelsturmes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Wirbelsturm | die Wirbelstürme |
| accusative | den Wirbelsturm | die Wirbelstürme |
| dative | dem Wirbelsturm | den Wirbelstürmen |
| genitive | des Wirbelsturmes des Wirbelsturms | der Wirbelstürme |
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'Wirbelsturm' (cyclone) is made up of 'Wirbel' (whirl) and 'Sturm' (storm). The first part refers to the rotating movement of the air, while the second refers to the severe storm.
Ein heftiger Wirbelsturm näherte sich der Küste.
A powerful cyclone was approaching the coast.
'Wirbelsturm' (cyclone) is often used with verbs such as 'aufziehen' (to approach), 'die Küste treffen' (to hit the coast), 'Häuser zerstören' (to destroy houses), and 'Bäume entwurzeln' (to uproot trees). These combinations usually describe the storm's development and its consequences.
Der Wirbelsturm zerstörte mehrere Häuser und beschädigte die Stromleitungen.
The cyclone destroyed several houses and damaged the power lines.
'Wirbelsturm' (cyclone) occurs particularly often in weather reports and news stories about natural disasters. These reports often mention the storm's strength, its path, or the area affected.
Nach Angaben der Behörden soll der Wirbelsturm in der Nacht auf die Insel treffen.
According to the authorities, the cyclone is expected to hit the island during the night.
