noun
der Schwall, ¨-e
rush
Definition & meaning
The word Schwall refers to a sudden, large, or powerful quantity of something moving or flowing at once.
- Physical flow: It is used to describe a sudden rush or surge of water, such as a flash flood or a powerful discharge from a dam.
- Abstract usage: It is commonly used metaphorically to describe a sudden outpouring of things, such as words, emotions, or information. For instance, a "Schwall an Worten" refers to a torrent or flood of words.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: Masculine noun (der Schwall). The plural form is die Schwälle.
- Origin: The word originates from the Middle High German swal, which is related to the verb schwellen (to swell). It describes the movement of a mass that is pushing forward or rising.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
- der Guss (a gush or downpour)
- die Flut (a flood or influx)
- der Strom (a stream or current)
- die Welle (a wave)
- der Erguss (an outpouring or effusion)
Antonyms
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Examples
Plötzlich kam ein Schwall kalter Luft herein.noun
Suddenly, a rush of cold air came in.
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