tempest

ˈtɛmpɪst
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Translation of tempest into German,

Noun

1.

figurative

state of great disturbance or confusion
  • The news threw his thoughts into a tempest..Die Nachricht warf seine Gedanken in eine Verwirrung
2.

meteorology

violent storm with strong winds
  • The ship struggled to navigate through the tempest..Das Schiff kämpfte darum, durch den Sturm zu navigieren

Verb

1.

weather

intr.Dated
storm or rage violently
intr.Dated
  • The sea tempests fiercely during the night.Das Meer tobte heftig während der Nacht.
2.

emotion

tr.Dated
disturb or agitate intensely
tr.Dated
  • Grief can tempest even the steadiest heart.Trauer kann selbst das standhafteste Herz aufwühlen.
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Expressions with tempest: examples in English and translations in German

Sturm im Wasserglas
The argument was just a tempest in a teacup.
Sturm im Wasserglas
It's just a tempest in a teapot.
sturmgepeitscht
Her tempest-swept life was full of struggles.
ein Sturm im Wasserglas
The argument was just a tempest in a cup.
sturmgepeitscht
erschüttert
She felt tempest-tossed by life's challenges.
sturmgepeitscht
The ship was tempest-tost but remained afloat..

Synonyms and analogies of tempest in English

Examples of tempest in a sentence

  • The argument created a tempest in the office.
  • The tempest uprooted trees and damaged houses.
  • A tempest can be both awe-inspiring and terrifying.
  • The wind tempests through the narrow valley.
  • Dark clouds began to tempest over the mountains.
  • The news tempested his calm demeanor.

Translations of "tempest" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derSturmnm.

In a seething tempest, the ship battled through the stormy waves.

In einem tosenden Sturm kämpfte das Schiff gegen die stürmischen Wellen.

dasUnwetternn.

The tempest knocked out power, leaving the neighborhood in darkness for hours.

Das Unwetter legte den Strom lahm und ließ die Nachbarschaft stundenlang im Dunkeln.

dasGewitternn.

Inevitably, all the turmoil is a tempest in a teapot.

Unvermeidlicherweise ist all der Aufruhr ein Gewitter im Teekessel.

Sturmwindn.

They fought and raged through the air, titans in a tempest.

Sie rangen und wüteten durch die Luft, Titanen im Sturmwind.

derOrkannm.

The tempest created chaos, uprooting branches and flooding the streets.

Der Orkan verursachte Chaos, riss Äste ab und überschwemmte die Straßen.

Verb
stürmenv.

Lost in the tempest of time?

Versunken in den Stürmen der Zeit?

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tempest: Examples and translations in context

The ship navigated through the tempest, battling fierce waves and wind.

Das Schiff navigierte durch den Sturm und kämpfte gegen heftige Wellen und Wind.

He navigated through the tempest of public opinion after his controversial statement.

Er manövrierte durch den Sturm der öffentlichen Meinung nach seiner umstrittenen Aussage.

A boisterous uproar erupted as the tempest raged around the ancient castle ruins.

Ein stürmisches Getöse brach aus, als der Sturm um die alten Burgruinen tobte.

My cousin chose to sail into this tempest, husband.

Er ist aus freien Stücken in den Sturm gesegelt, Gemahl.

The heated argument at dinner was a tempest in a teapot.

Der hitzige Disput beim Abendessen war ein Sturm im Wasserglas.

The sorcerous ritual summoned forth a tempest in the calm sky.

Das magische Ritual rief einen Sturm im ruhigen Himmel herbei.

Flotsam scattered all around the rocky shore told stories of a fierce tempest.

Überall auf dem felsigen Ufer verstreutes Treibgut erzählte Geschichten von einem heftigen Sturm.

Its valiant defenders are nought but ashes in the tempest of destiny.

Ihre tapferen Verteidiger sind nur noch Asche im Sturm des Schicksals.

See also:

tempest-tossedtempest-tost
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