die Verwirbelung
Translation
turbulence, eddies, swirls
Examples
Das Flugzeug geriet in starke Verwirbelungen.
The plane ran into strong turbulence.
Der Wind verursachte Verwirbelungen im Wasser.
The wind caused eddies in the water.
Grammar Patterns
to run into ((turbulence)) in Verwirbelungen geraten Das Flugzeug geriet in starke Verwirbelungen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Turbulenz, der Strudel (whirlpool)
Etymology
From 'ver-' (an intensifying prefix), 'wirbeln' (to whirl, spin), and '-ung' (a suffix forming nouns). It means 'a strong whirling'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'whirl' ('Wirbel') becoming more intense ('ver-'). Imagine stirring a drink so fast it creates a vortex.