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 word 'Sturm' sounds almost identical to its English counterpart 'storm'. Picture a powerful storm when you hear it.