die Zyklone
Translation
cyclones
Examples
Starke Zyklone ziehen über das Land.
Strong cyclones move across the country.
Die Forscher beobachten die Zyklone genau.
The researchers are observing the cyclones closely.
Grammar Patterns
((Nominative Plural)) as a subject 'cyclones...' Starke Zyklone sind eine Gefahr für die Küstenregionen.
((Accusative Plural)) as a direct object '... the cyclones' Meteorologen beobachten die Zyklone sehr genau.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wirbelstürme (whirlwinds), Hurrikane (hurricanes), Taifune (typhoons)
Etymology
From Greek 'kyklos' (circle), referring to the circular motion of the storm.
Memory Tips
It's a cognate of the English word 'cyclone'. Think of a 'cycle' of wind to remember its meaning.