verb
donnern
thunder
Es bedeutet, ein lautes, tiefes Geräusch zu machen, das wie ein starker Schlag aus der Natur klingt.
The German word "donnern" is a verb meaning "to thunder" or "to boom".
- It comes from the noun "Donner", which means "thunder".
- The verb describes the loud, rumbling sound of thunder or similarly loud noises (e.g., booming engines or heavy footsteps).
Similar words:
- krachen (to crash, bang)
- grollen (to rumble, growl)
- rumpeln (to rumble, clatter)
Differences:
- donnern specifically refers to loud booming sounds like thunder.
- krachen is sharper, indicating a crash or bang.
- grollen implies a low, continuous rumbling, often menacing.
- rumpeln suggests a noisy, rough clattering, usually from heavy movement.
In sum, "donnern" emphasizes the powerful, rolling loudness resembling thunder.
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Examples
Es donnert draußen.verb
It is thundering outside.
Draußen donnert es unheimlich.verb
Outside it thunders eerily.
Es donnert schon seit Stunden.verb
It has been thundering for hours.
Der Hund zittert, wenn es donnert.verb
The dog trembles when it thunders.
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