Donnern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Donnern" is used as verb with the meaning of "to thunder", "to rumble" or "to boom".

Essential properties of "donnern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: donnern
  • Simple past: donnerte
  • Participle: gedonnert

See full conjugation of donnern

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "donnern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To make a loud, thundering or banging sound"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Lastwagen donnerte die Straße entlang.The truck thundered along the street.
  2. Der Donner donnerte durch die Nacht.The thunder rumbled through the night.
  3. Die Kanonen donnern im Hintergrund.The cannons boom in the background.

2.) "To move rapidly with a loud, thundering sound"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Zug donnerte durch den Bahnhof.The train thundered through the station.
  2. Die Motorräder donnern die Autobahn entlang.The motorcycles roar along the highway.
  3. Ein Flugzeug donnerte über uns hinweg.An airplane thundered over us.

3.) "To speak or shout loudly and angrily"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Lehrer donnerte die Anweisungen.The teacher thundered the instructions.
  2. Er donnerte vor Wut.He thundered with rage.
  3. Sie donnerte ihm ihre Meinung entgegen.She thundered her opinion at him.
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