German · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Storm" in German: Sturm
der Sturm
Note: thunderstorm: das Gewitter
Storm in German is der Sturm. Thunderstorms are often das Gewitter, a different word. Weather apps say starker Sturm for high winds.
Weather alert
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How to pronounce Sturm
Say it
shtoorm
/ʃtʊʁm/
shtoorm. Long oo, clear final m. Stress the one syllable.
"Storm" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Sturm | the storm Wind storm. | Wind storm. |
| starker Sturm | strong storm Warnings. | Warnings. |
| nach dem Sturm | after the storm Aftermath. | Aftermath. |
| das Gewitter | thunderstorm Different word with thunder. | Different word with thunder. |
How to use Sturm in real life
- 1Weather alert
Heute Nacht kommt ein starker Sturm.
A strong storm is coming tonight.
Forecast.
- 2Windows
Schließ die Fenster wegen des Sturms.
Close the windows because of the storm.
Genitive des Sturms.
- 3Next morning
Nach dem Sturm liegen Äste auf der Straße.
After the storm, branches are on the street.
Aftermath.
Mistakes English speakers make with Sturm
Incorrect: Das Gewitter (as the only headword for wind storm).
Correct: Der Sturm.
Gewitter is thunderstorm; the headword here is Sturm.
Incorrect: Die Sturm ist laut.
Correct: Der Sturm ist laut.
Sturm is masculine: der Sturm.
Good to know
German weather services warn with Sturm and Orkan levels. People bring plants inside before a predicted Sturm. Gewitter focuses on thunder and lightning more than pure wind.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Securing the balcony before bad weather
ChatPal
Der Sturm soll ab sechs Uhr kommen.
The storm is supposed to come from six o'clock.
You
Dann holen wir die Stühle vor dem Sturm rein.
Then we'll bring the chairs in before the storm.
ChatPal
Gute Idee. Bei dem Sturm fliegen sie sonst weg.
Good idea. In that storm they'd otherwise fly away.
You
Fertig. Jetzt können wir den Sturm abwarten.
Done. Now we can wait out the storm.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Storm" in German
How do you say storm?
Der Sturm.
Thunderstorm?
Das Gewitter — different word.
Gender?
Masculine: der Sturm.
After the storm?
Nach dem Sturm.
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