Hurrikan

hurricane

noun hu-ri-KAHN Rare

Origin: from Spanish huracán, from Taíno hurakán

Usage Note

Hurrikan specifically refers to tropical cyclones in the Atlantic and eastern Pacific, distinguished from Taifun (western Pacific) and Zyklon (Indian Ocean). In German weather reporting, Hurrikan-Saison news from the USA and Caribbean appears every autumn. Intensity is rated on the Saffir-Simpson-Skala.

Examples

"Der Hurrikan der Kategorie 4 traf Florida mit Windböen von bis zu 250 km/h."

Natural Translation

The Category 4 hurricane hit Florida with wind gusts of up to 250 km/h.

Literal Translation

The Category 4 hurricane hit Florida with wind gusts of up to 250 km/h.

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