der Sturm
Translation
storm, gale, assault, uproar
Examples
Ein starker Sturm zieht auf.
A strong storm is approaching.
Sein Vorschlag löste einen Sturm der Entrüstung aus.
His proposal caused a storm of indignation.
Die Fans stürmten nach dem Sieg das Spielfeld.
The fans stormed the field after the victory.
Grammar Patterns
((Noun)) storm, gale A heavy storm passed over the country.
Similar Words
das Unwetter (severe weather), der Orkan (hurricane); Antonyms: die Flaute (calm)
Etymology
From Old High German 'sturm' (commotion, movement), cognate with English 'storm'.
Memory Tips
The sound 'Sturm' is very similar to the English 'storm', making it easy to remember. Think of a storm 'stirring' things up.