How to Say "Storm" in Greek - How To Say Guide

καταιγίδα

kataigída/ka.teˈʝi.ða/feminine

The Greek word for storm is καταιγίδα (kataigída).

καταιγίδα is a feminine noun used to describe a disturbed state of the atmosphere that causes unpleasant or destructive weather.

Meaning: disturbed state of the atmosphere causing destructive or unpleasant weather (noun)

Is it said differently in some regions?

In certain areas of Greece, the word ανεμοθύελλα is used, which places more emphasis on the strong winds that characterize a storm.

The plural form of this noun is καταιγίδες. To indicate possession or a relation (the genitive singular), use της καταιγίδας.

The word has four syllables and is pronounced /ka.teˈʝi.ða/. The stress is on the third syllable: kataigída.

When Greeks describe a 'storm in a teacup', they use the phrase storm in a glass of water, or καταιγίδα σε ένα ποτήρι νερό.
The word καταιγίδα is used to describe a 'storm' of applause, where the sound of clapping is compared to the roar of a thunderstorm.
The Greek root of καταιγίδα implies a sense of 'striking down' or 'descending', reflecting the way a storm suddenly hits the earth.

Η καταιγίδα διήρκησε αρκετές μέρες.
The storm lasted several days.
This sentence is useful for describing the duration of a καταιγίδα.
Tatoeba #12076347 by Niki_Pechlivanidi, translation #10868489 by ddnktr
Οι μετεωρολόγοι είπαν ότι πλησιάζει καταιγίδα.
The meteorologists said that a storm is coming.
This sentence shows how to use καταιγίδα when discussing a weather forecast.
Tatoeba #2936157 by glavkos, translation #9025356 by Nylez
Υπάρχουν πολλά σύννεφα στον ουρανό γιατί έρχεται η καταιγίδα.
There are many clouds in the sky because the storm is coming.
This sentence demonstrates the connection between clouds and an approaching καταιγίδα.
Tatoeba #11833836 by carlosalberto, translation #11833814 by carlosalberto
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Dimitris and Eleni are looking out the window at the dark sky.

Δημήτρης Dimitris

Μπορεί να έρθει μια δυνατή καταιγίδα απόψε.
Mporei na erthei mia dinati kataigida apse.
A strong storm might come tonight.
Ελένη Eleni

Ναι, ο καιρός είναι πολύ κακός.
Ne, o keros einai poly kakos.
Yes, the weather is very bad.
Δημήτρης Dimitris

Ελένη, πρέπει να κλείσουμε τα παράθυρα.
Eleni, prepei na klisoume ta parathira.
Eleni, we must close the windows.
Ελένη Eleni

Θα το κάνω αμέσως, Δημήτρη.
Tha to kano amesos, Dimitri.
I will do it immediately, Dimitris.

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