das Erdbeben
Translation
earthquake, tremor
Examples
Ein starkes Erdbeben erschütterte die Stadt.
A strong earthquake shook the city.
Viele Menschen haben Angst vor Erdbeben.
Many people are afraid of earthquakes.
Grammar Patterns
a strong/weak earthquake There was a strong earthquake.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Erschütterung (tremor), das Beben (quake)
Etymology
Composed of 'Erde' (earth) and 'beben' (to shake, tremble). Literally 'earth-shaking'.
Memory Tips
Imagine the 'Erde' (earth) is 'beben' (shaking) – a direct image of an earthquake.