ohrenbetäubend
Translation
deafening, ear-splitting
Examples
Der Lärm war ohrenbetäubend.
The noise was deafening.
Ein ohrenbetäubender Knall ertönte.
An ear-splitting bang sounded.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + ((noun)) deafening ... An ear-splitting bang sounded.
to be + ((adjective)) to be ... The noise was deafening.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sehr laut (very loud), ohrenzerreißend (ear-splitting); Antonyms: leise (quiet), still (silent)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Ohren' (ears) and 'betäubend' (numbing, stunning). Literally 'ear-numbing'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a sound so loud it makes your 'Ohren' (ears) feel 'betäubt' (numb). This visual helps remember the meaning.