Taifun
typhoon
Meaning of Taifun
starker tropischer Wirbelsturm im westlichen Pazifik
a tropical cyclone in the northwestern Pacific
Pronunciation
Taifun with English translation
Taifun usage examples
Der Taifun traf die Küste in der Nacht.
The typhoon hit the coast during the night.
Nach dem Taifun waren viele Straßen gesperrt.
After the typhoon, many roads were closed.
Taifun synonyms
What's the difference between Taifun, Hurrikan, Zyklon, and Orkan
Usually refers to a very strong tropical cyclone, especially in the Atlantic and eastern Pacific; close to “typhoon,” but region-specific.
A general scientific term for a tropical cyclone; more technical and often used as an umbrella term, not just for Asian storms.
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In German, this usually means extremely strong storm-force wind, not necessarily a tropical cyclone; so it only partly matches “typhoon.”
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What does Taifun mean?
a tropical cyclone in the northwestern Pacific
How do you pronounce Taifun?
Taifun is pronounced [taɪ̯ˈfuːn].
How is Taifun used in a sentence?
The typhoon hit the coast during the night. Translation: Der Taifun traf die Küste in der Nacht.
Is Taifun part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?
Yes, Taifun (typhoon) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is Taifun part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, Taifun (typhoon) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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