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10 Language-to-English DictionariesWinter Storm
/ˈwɪn.tər stɔːrm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A severe weather event characterized by heavy snowfall, strong winds, and low temperatures, often leading to hazardous conditions.
"The winter-storm caused widespread power outages and travel disruptions across the region." - 2
A meteorological phenomenon that can include blizzards, ice storms, and other extreme winter weather conditions.
"The forecast warned of a winter-storm that could bring up to two feet of snow."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'winter' originates from the Old English 'winter', which is related to the Proto-Germanic '*wintruz' and the Proto-Indo-European '*wend-' meaning 'to turn' or 'to wind'. 'Storm' comes from the Old English 'storm', which has roots in the Proto-Germanic '*sturmaz', referring to a tumultuous weather event. The combination reflects a seasonal weather phenomenon characterized by severe conditions.
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tempête hivernale
Transliteration: tɑ̃.pɛt ivɛʁ.nal
"La tempête hivernale a causé des dégâts importants."
Wintersturm
Transliteration: ˈvɪntɐʃtʊʁm
"Der Wintersturm führte zu vielen Verkehrsunfällen."
tempesta invernale
Transliteration: temˈpɛsta inverˈnaːle
"La tempesta invernale ha bloccato le strade."
tormenta invernal
Transliteration: torˈmenta inβeɾˈnal
"La tormenta invernal causó el cierre de escuelas."
tempestade de inverno
Transliteration: tẽpeˈstaʒi dʒi ˈĩveʁnu
"A tempestade de inverno trouxe neve e ventos fortes."
सर्दी का तूफान
Transliteration: sardī kā tūfān
"सर्दी का तूफान ने शहर में जीवन को प्रभावित किया।"
冬季风暴
Transliteration: dōngjì fēngbào
"冬季风暴导致了交通混乱。"
겨울 폭풍
Transliteration: gyeoul pogpung
"겨울 폭풍으로 인해 많은 사람들이 고립되었습니다."
冬の嵐
Transliteration: fuyu no arashi
"冬の嵐が町を襲った。"
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