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Donnerwetter.

synonym of Gewitter (“thunderstorm”)

12 characters4 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

noun[ˈdɔnɐˌvɛtɐ][ˌdɔnɐˈvɛtɐ]also, interjection
  1. synonym of Gewitter (“thunderstorm”)

    informal · neuter · strong
    Es gibt ein Donnerwetter, das fühle ich.
  2. shouting, row, (most often) a loud beratement

    colloquial · neuter · strong
    Wenn du dein Zimmer nicht bald aufräumst, dann gibt’s aber ein Donnerwetter!
Where this word comes from

From Donner (“thunder”) + Wetter (“weather”). First attested as donrewedder (Ripuarian, late 15th c.).

intj[ˈdɔnɐˌvɛtɐ][ˌdɔnɐˈvɛtɐ]also, interjection
  1. wow!, gosh!; expresses great surprise, often impression

Where this word comes from

From Donner (“thunder”) + Wetter (“weather”). First attested as donrewedder (Ripuarian, late 15th c.).

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