Die Turbulenz
Example: Die Turbulenzen während des Fluges waren ziemlich stark.
Definition
"Turbulence" refers to irregular, chaotic air movements that can cause sudden jolts or bumps during a flight, often experienced as shaking or instability in an aircraft. These disturbances in airflow can result from weather conditions, jet streams, or obstacles like mountains.
Etymology
The word "Turbulenz" comes from the Latin 'turbulentia,' meaning disorder or confusion. Did you know? The term was adopted into German to describe chaotic air movements, reflecting the unpredictable and rough air conditions that pilots and passengers often encounter during flights.
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"Die Turbulenz" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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