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How do you say "storm" in German?
der Sturm
In German, "storm" is der Sturm.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'SHTOORM', a single syllable, with initial 'st' softened to 'sht'.
Grammar notes
der Sturm is masculine. Plural: der Stürme.
Example sentence
Ein heftiger Sturm fegte durch die Stadt.
A fierce storm swept through the town.
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How to remember der Sturm
This is a near cognate of English 'storm', just said with the German 'st' sound, so the meaning jumps out immediately.
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Questions about der Sturm
How do you say "storm" in German?
In German, "storm" is der Sturm. It is a noun.
Is der Sturm masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Sturm is masculine. Plural: der Stürme.
How is der Sturm used in a sentence?
Use der Sturm as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ein heftiger Sturm fegte durch die Stadt. (A fierce storm swept through the town.).
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