earthquake in German
earthquake in German is Erdbeben — earthquake means a sudden shaking of the ground caused by movement in the Earth's crust.
earthquake in German
Erdbeben
What does "earthquake" mean?
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noun A sudden shaking of the ground caused by movement in the Earth's crust.
"Windows rattled and plates fell from shelves when the earthquake struck the town."
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noun A sudden, major upheaval or shock, used figuratively.
"The shock result was an earthquake in the football world."
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earthquake in a sentence
- Windows rattled and plates fell from shelves when the earthquake struck the town.
- The earthquake destroyed hundreds of homes overnight.
- The shock result was an earthquake in the football world.
- The company's sudden closure caused an earthquake in the small town.
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What is "earthquake" in German?
"earthquake" in German is Erdbeben. earthquake means: A sudden shaking of the ground caused by movement in the Earth's crust.
How do you use "earthquake" in a sentence?
Example: "Windows rattled and plates fell from shelves when the earthquake struck the town." In German, "earthquake" is Erdbeben.
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