die Sturmflut
Translation
storm surge, storm tide
Examples
Die Sturmflut verursachte große Schäden an der Küste.
The storm surge caused great damage to the coast.
Eine schwere Sturmflut wird für morgen erwartet.
A severe storm surge is expected for tomorrow.
Grammar Patterns
((a storm surge)) occurs Die Sturmflut verursachte große Schäden.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Springflut (spring tide); Antonyms: Ebbe (low tide)
Etymology
Composed of 'Sturm' (storm) and 'Flut' (flood, tide). Literally 'storm flood'.
Memory Tips
Picture a powerful storm ('Sturm') causing a massive flood ('Flut') on the coast.