Das Erdbeben
Example: Das Erdbeben zerstörte viele Häuser in der Stadt.
Definition
"Das Erdbeben" refers to a natural phenomenon characterized by the shaking or trembling of the Earth's surface, usually caused by the movement of tectonic plates beneath the ground. It can cause significant destruction, such as the damage to many houses in a city.
Etymology
The word "das Erdbeben" comes from the German words "Erde" meaning 'earth' and "Beben" meaning 'tremor' or 'quake.' Together, they literally mean 'earthquake.' Did you know that the term vividly captures the shaking of the ground that happens during these natural events?
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"Das Erdbeben" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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