NOUN

Gewitter/ɡəˈvɪtɐ/thunderstorm; storm

Gewitter is a German noun that means thunderstorm or storm. It is pronounced /ɡəˈvɪtɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Gewitter".

Definitions

1.a storm with thunder and lightning, often with rain(weather)

a.period of atmospheric disturbance with thunder and lightning

Heute Abend soll es ein starkes Gewitter geben.There is supposed to be a strong thunderstorm this evening.

b.metaphorical: tense or explosive situation

Nach dem Streit herrschte im Büro ein wahres Gewitter.After the argument, there was real tension in the office.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Gewitterdie Gewitter
Genitivedes Gewittersder Gewitter
Dativedem Gewitterden Gewittern
Accusativedas Gewitterdie Gewitter

Frequently asked questions

What does "Gewitter" mean in English?
"Gewitter" means thunderstorm or storm. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Gewitter"?
"Gewitter" is pronounced /ɡəˈvɪtɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Gewitter" der, die, or das?
"Gewitter" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Gewitter"?
The plural of "Gewitter" is "Gewitter".
What part of speech is "Gewitter"?
"Gewitter" is a noun in German.

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