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thunderclap in German

thunderclap in German is Donnerschlag — thunderclap means a single sudden loud crash of thunder from a nearby lightning strike, rather than a long rumble.

thunderclap in German

Donnerschlag
noun
A sudden, loud thunder caused by a nearby lightning strike; a shock of thunder, as opposed to a reverberating rumble.

What does "thunderclap" mean?

  1. noun A single sudden loud crash of thunder from a nearby lightning strike, rather than a long rumble.
    "A thunderclap right overhead made everyone jump."
  2. noun Something sudden and dramatic that has a big impact.
    "The announcement landed like a thunderclap in the meeting room."
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thunderclap in a sentence

  • A thunderclap right overhead made everyone jump.
  • The announcement landed like a thunderclap in the meeting room.

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What is "thunderclap" in German?
"thunderclap" in German is Donnerschlag. thunderclap means: A single sudden loud crash of thunder from a nearby lightning strike, rather than a long rumble.
How do you use "thunderclap" in a sentence?
Example: "A thunderclap right overhead made everyone jump." In German, "thunderclap" is Donnerschlag.
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