das Getöse
Translation
din, roar, racket, clamor
Examples
Das Getöse der Wellen war laut.
The roar of the waves was loud.
Ich konnte im Getöse nichts verstehen.
I couldn't understand anything in the din.
Grammar Patterns
das Getöse ((von sth.dat)) the roar/din of sth. The roar of the waves (Das Getöse der Wellen) was loud.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Lärm (noise), Krach (crash, racket), Tumult (uproar); Antonyms: Stille (silence), Ruhe (quiet)
Etymology
From the prefix 'ge-' (collective) + the verb 'tosen' (to roar, rage). It signifies a collective or continuous roaring sound.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'toasting' crowd that is 'roaring' with cheers, creating a loud 'Getöse'.