No. 11,515 in German
staubwolke
Dust cloud.
In a sentence
Eine große Staubwolke entstand hinter dem Lastwagen.
A large cloud of dust formed behind the truck.
The term 'staubwolke' refers to a physical cloud of dust produced by the movement of the truck.
Die Staubwolke versperrte für kurze Zeit die Sicht.
The cloud of dust temporarily obstructed the view.
Here, 'staubwolke' is used to describe the dust cloud as an obstacle to visibility.
Durch die Trockenheit bildete sich eine Staubwolke auf dem Feld.
Due to the dryness, a cloud of dust formed over the field.
In this sentence, 'staubwolke' illustrates an environmental occurrence caused by dry conditions.
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