tosen
Translation
to roar, to rage, to thunder
Examples
Das Meer tost gegen die Felsen.
The sea roars against the rocks.
Der Beifall im Stadion toste.
The applause in the stadium roared.
Grammar Patterns
((subject)) to roar, to rage The sea is roaring.
Similar Words
brausen (to roar), rauschen (to rush, roar), wüten (to rage)
Etymology
From Old High German 'dōsen', meaning 'to make a loud noise'.
Memory Tips
The sound of 'tosen' is onomatopoeic, like the powerful, tossing sound of a stormy sea.