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How do you say "hurricane" in German?
der Hurrikan
In German, "hurricane" is der Hurrikan.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'HOO-ree-kahn', stress on the first syllable.
Grammar notes
der Hurrikan is masculine. Plural: der Hurrikane.
Example sentence
Der Hurrikan peitschte an der Küste.
The hurricane battered the coast.
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How to remember der Hurrikan
It's essentially the English word 'hurricane' trimmed down, an easy cognate to spot on the page.
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Questions about der Hurrikan
How do you say "hurricane" in German?
In German, "hurricane" is der Hurrikan. It is a noun.
Is der Hurrikan masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Hurrikan is masculine. Plural: der Hurrikane.
How is der Hurrikan used in a sentence?
Use der Hurrikan as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Hurrikan peitschte an der Küste. (The hurricane battered the coast.).
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