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storms

/stɔːmz/ /stɔɹmz/

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noun

Stürme, Unwetter

Any disturbed state of the atmosphere, especially as affecting the earth's surface, and strongly implying destructive or unpleasant weather.

Examples :

"The storms knocked down trees and caused a power outage in our neighborhood. "

Die Stürme stürzten Bäume um und verursachten einen Stromausfall in unserer Nachbarschaft.

weather environment nature disaster phenomena

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noun

Unruhen, Aufruhr, Tumult

A violent agitation of human society; a civil, political, or domestic commotion; violent outbreak.

Examples :

"The proposed reforms have led to a political storm."

Die vorgeschlagenen Reformen haben zu politischen Unruhen geführt.

politics government society disaster war weather event

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noun

Stürme

A wind scale for very strong wind, stronger than a gale, less than a hurricane (10 or higher on the Beaufort scale).

Examples :

"The storms made it difficult to drive to school this morning. "

Die Stürme erschwerten es heute Morgen, zur Schule zu fahren.

weather nautical sailing environment

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noun

Stürme, Angriffe

A violent assault on a stronghold or fortified position.

Examples :

"The protesters storms the government building. "

Die Demonstranten stürmen das Regierungsgebäude.

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verb

Stürmen, toben

(with adverbial of direction) To move quickly and noisily like a storm, usually in a state of uproar or anger.

Examples :

"She stormed out of the room."

Sie stürmte aus dem Zimmer.

action weather attitude

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verb

Toben, wüten, schimpfen

To rage or fume; to be in a violent temper.

Examples :

"When his little brother broke his favorite toy, the boy stormed and yelled at him. "

Als sein kleiner Bruder sein Lieblingsspielzeug zerbrach, tobte der Junge und schimpfte ihn aus.

emotion character

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verb

Stürmen, angreifen

To assault (a stronghold or fortification) with military forces.

Examples :

"Troops stormed the complex."

Truppen stürmten den Komplex.

military war action

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verb

Stürmen, toben

To have the weather be violent, with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.

Examples :

"It stormed throughout the night."

Es stürmte die ganze Nacht hindurch.

weather nature disaster environment phenomena