noun
storm
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Sturm (der, plural: Stürme) means storm, tempest or violent wind/event. Common in weather contexts and idioms (im Sturm, take by storm). Note irregular plural with umlaut: Stürme. Declension: genitive des Sturms. Used both literal and figurative (emotional upheaval). Accusative: den Sturm; dative: dem Sturm.
Examples
Die Fähre fuhr später ab, weil wegen des Sturms viele Passagiere verspätet waren.
The ferry departed later because, due to the storm, many passengers were delayed.
Der Sturm hat viele Bäume umgeweht.
The storm blew down many trees.
Der Sturm hat viele Bäume umgeworfen.
The storm knocked down many trees.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture strong winds bending trees and dark clouds racing across the sky.
Close to English 'storm' — same idea and sound.
der Sturm — imagine a strong (masculine) gust of wind (der) sweeping through.
Notes
Sturm is used for weather storms and metaphorically (e.g., 'ein Sturm der Entrüstung' — a storm of protest). Genitive singular commonly 'des Sturms' or 'des Sturmes' (both acceptable).