Flutkatastrophe
/ˈfluːtkatasˈtroːpə/noun★Intermediate
formal
A catastrophic flood event causing widespread destruction and loss of life.
Die Flutkatastrophe von 2021 in Deutschland war eine der schlimmsten Naturkatastrophen des Landes.
The 2021 flood disaster in Germany was one of the worst natural disasters in the country's history.
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Often used in news reports and official statements about severe flooding events.
Collocations
eine schwere Flutkatastrophea severe flood disasterdie Folgen einer Flutkatastrophethe aftermath of a flood disaster
Synonyms
Related Phrases
Flutkatastrophephrase
flood disaster
💡Pro Tip
Usage Context
This term is typically used in formal contexts, such as news reports or official statements, to describe severe flood events.
📖Word Origin
Combination of 'Flut' (flood) and 'Katastrophe' (disaster).
📝Usage Notes
Used to describe large-scale, devastating flood events, often with significant human and material losses.
Word Breakdown
Flut
flood
rootKatastrophe
disaster
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