NOUN

Sturm/ʃtʊʁm/storm; gale; assault

Sturm is a German noun that means storm, gale, or assault. It is pronounced /ʃtʊʁm/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Stürme".

Definitions

1.violent atmospheric disturbance with strong winds, often accompanied by rain(weather)

a.storm or gale (weather)

Der Sturm hat in der Nacht viele Bäume umgeweht.The storm knocked over many trees during the night.

2.violent rush or attack, especially in military contexts(figurative)

a.assault, storming

Die Soldaten begannen den Sturm auf die Festung.The soldiers began the assault on the fortress.

3.a sudden, powerful outburst of emotion or activity(figurative)

a.outburst, surge

Ein Sturm der Empörung ging durch die Menge.A storm of indignation swept through the crowd.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Sturmdie Stürme
Genitivedes Sturmesder Stürme
Dativedem Sturmden Stürmen
Accusativeden Sturmdie Stürme

Frequently asked questions

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

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