Windhose
dieNountornado; whirlwind; waterspout.
English translations
- 01
tornado
- 02
whirlwind
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine Windhose ist ein kleiner, kurzlebiger Wirbelsturm, der meist über Land auftritt.
- English meaning
- A waterspout is a small, short-lived tornado that usually occurs over land.
- Synonym
- Tornado
- German example
- Eine Windhose fegte über das Feld und entwurzelte einige Bäume.
- English example
- A waterspout swept across the field and uprooted some trees.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Windhose
- Plural Form
- die Windhosen
Related words
- Tornado
Tornado
Example sentences with “Windhose”
Eine Windhose hat das Dach abgedeckt. (A tornado tore off the roof.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Windhose the same as Tornado?
Yes, 'Windhose' is the common German term for a tornado or whirlwind.