Der Sturm
Example: Der Sturm hat viele Bäume im Park umgeworfen.
Definition
"Der Sturm" refers to a strong and violent wind, often accompanied by rain, thunder, or snow, capable of causing damage to the environment such as knocking down trees or disrupting daily life.
Etymology
The word "der Sturm" comes from Old High German 'sturm', meaning a violent or sudden disturbance of the air. It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, all describing a forceful wind. Did you know that "Sturm" was also used metaphorically to describe emotional turmoil?
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"Der Sturm" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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