Donnerwetter
dasNounthunderstorm; outburst (scolding)
English translations
- 01
Good heavens
- 02
what awful weather!
Word details
- German meaning
- Ausruf des Erstaunens oder der Überraschung, oft in negativer Weise.
- English meaning
- Good heavens!, Wow!
- Synonym
- Ausruf, Verwunderung
- German example
- Donnerwetter, das habe ich nicht erwartet!
- English example
- Good heavens, I didn't expect that!
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Donnerwetter
- Plural Form
- die Donnerwetter
Related words
- Donner
Thunder is a loud crash that can be heard after a lightning strike in a thunderstorm.
Example sentences with “Donnerwetter”
Was für ein Donnerwetter! (What a thunderstorm!)
Frequently asked questions
Can Donnerwetter also mean a scolding?
Yes, 'ein Donnerwetter bekommen' means to get a severe scolding from someone.