das Gewitter
Translation
thunderstorm, storm
Examples
Ein Gewitter zieht auf.
A thunderstorm is approaching.
Ich habe Angst vor Gewittern.
I am afraid of thunderstorms.
Grammar Patterns
a thunderstorm is approaching ((ein Gewitter zieht auf)) A heavy thunderstorm is approaching.
to be afraid of ((sth.dat)) ((Angst vor et3 haben)) Many children are afraid of thunderstorms.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Unwetter, Sturm (storm)
Etymology
The prefix 'Ge-' often indicates a collection or intensification, combined with 'Wetter' (weather). So, it's like a 'collection of weather' or 'intense weather'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Ge-' as gathering clouds and 'Wetter' as weather. 'Gewitter' is when all the bad weather gathers together.