Meteorologe

meteorologist

noun me-te-o-ro-LO-ge Rare

Origin: from Greek meteoros (atmospheric) + logos (study)

Usage Note

Meteorologe studies atmospheric conditions and forecasts weather. In Germany, the national weather service is Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD). Feminine: Meteorologin. Media weather presenters are colloquially called Wettermoderator/in; a true Meteorologe holds a university degree.

Examples

"Der Meteorologe warnte vor schweren Gewitterstürmen am Abend."

Natural Translation

The meteorologist warned of severe thunderstorms in the evening.

Literal Translation

The meteorologist warned before severe thunder-storms in the evening.

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