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hurricane in German

hurricane in German is Orkan, Hurrikan, Hurrikane — hurricane means a powerful rotating tropical storm with sustained winds of at least 74 miles per hour, typically forming over the Atlantic or eastern Pacific.

hurricane in German

Orkan
noun
A severe tropical cyclone; an intense storm rotating around a central eye. [16th c.]
Hurrikan
noun
A severe tropical cyclone; an intense storm rotating around a central eye. [16th c.]
Hurrikan
noun
Orkan
noun
Hurrikane
noun

What does "hurricane" mean?

  1. noun A powerful rotating tropical storm with sustained winds of at least 74 miles per hour, typically forming over the Atlantic or eastern Pacific.
    "The coastal town was evacuated ahead of the hurricane."
  2. noun Any sudden, overwhelming rush of activity, emotion, or force.
    "A hurricane of criticism followed the announcement."
  3. noun A sweet rum-based cocktail typically made with passion fruit and lemon juice.
    "They ordered hurricanes at the bar on Bourbon Street."
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hurricane in a sentence

  • The coastal town was evacuated ahead of the hurricane.
  • Hurricane season in the Atlantic runs from June through November.
  • A hurricane of criticism followed the announcement.
  • They ordered hurricanes at the bar on Bourbon Street.

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What is "hurricane" in German?

"hurricane" in German is Orkan, Hurrikan, Hurrikane. hurricane means: A powerful rotating tropical storm with sustained winds of at least 74 miles per hour, typically forming over the Atlantic or eastern Pacific.

How do you use "hurricane" in a sentence?

Example: "The coastal town was evacuated ahead of the hurricane." In German, "hurricane" is Orkan, Hurrikan, Hurrikane.

Are there other ways to say "hurricane" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "hurricane": Orkan, Hurrikan, Hurrikane.

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