German Word · Advanced
Erdbeben
earthquake
Pronunciation: AIRT-bay-ben
Meaning
A sudden shaking of the ground caused by movement within the earth.
Example
Nach dem Erdbeben wurden die Gebäude geprüft.
The buildings were inspected after the earthquake.
Practice tips
- Practice Erdbeben out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for advanced-level learners.