thundercloud

ˈθʌndərˌklaʊd
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Translation of thundercloud into German

Noun

1.

meteorology

Rare
dark cloud charged with electricity, indicating a storm
Rare
  • The sky was dominated by a menacing thundercloud..Der Himmel wurde von einer bedrohlichen Gewitterwolke dominiert
2.

figurative

Rare
something that seems threatening or ominous
Rare
Gewitterwolke fDrohkulisse fUnheilswolke
  • A thundercloud of uncertainty hung over the negotiations.Eine Gewitterwolke der Unsicherheit hing über den Verhandlungen.
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  • thundercloud: dark cloud charged with electricity, indicating a storm
    (meteorology) Gewitterwolke

Synonyms and analogies of thundercloud in English

Examples of thundercloud in a sentence

  • The sudden appearance of a thundercloud startled everyone.
  • A thundercloud of doubt loomed over the project.
  • The threat of layoffs was a thundercloud in the office.

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

Noun
dieGewitterwolkenf.

When the earth was created, a great thundercloud appeared on the horizon.

Als die Erde erschaffen wurde erschien eine große Gewitterwolke am Horizont.

The dark thundercloud signaled the end of their sunny day at the beach.

Die dunkle Gewitterwolke kündigte das Ende ihres sonnigen Tages am Strand an.

Even the animals seemed restless, anxiously sensing the approaching thundercloud overhead.

Selbst die Tiere schienen unruhig und spürten ängstlich die herannahende Gewitterwolke über ihnen.

The thundercloud crackled ominously, forcing everyone to take cover under the nearby trees.

Die Gewitterwolke knisterte bedrohlich, und alle suchten Schutz unter den nahegelegenen Bäumen.

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thundercloud: Examples and translations in context

When ice crystals collide in a thundercloud, they are charged electrically.

Wenn in einer Gewitterwolke Eiskristalle gegeneinander prallen, laden sie sich elektrisch auf.

As the thundercloud rolled in, the temperature dropped dramatically, foretelling a fierce storm.

Als die Gewitterwolke aufzog, fiel die Temperatur dramatisch und kündigte einen heftigen Sturm an.

She pointed at the thundercloud, warning her friends to prepare for possible lightning.

Sie zeigte auf die Gewitterwolke und warnte ihre Freunde, sich auf möglichen Blitz vorzubereiten.

Just as predicted, a thundercloud swept in, bringing the much-needed rain.

Wie vorhergesagt zog eine Gewitterwolke auf und brachte den dringend benötigten Regen mit sich.

The old lighthouse stood tall against the backdrop of a dark thundercloud looming nearby.

Der alte Leuchtturm erhob sich majestätisch vor der Kulisse einer dunklen, herannahenden Gewitterwolke.

A thundercloud loomed above, darkening the sky and signaling an impending storm.

Eine Gewitterwolke zog auf und verdunkelte den Himmel, ein bevorstehender Sturm kündigte sich an.

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