Beifallssturm

storm of applause

noun BY-fals-shtorm Rare

Also means

an overwhelming, enthusiastic burst of applause

Usage Note

Beifallssturm is a compound expressing an unusually powerful and sustained eruption of audience applause. It appears regularly in concert and theatre reviews to describe extraordinary receptions.

Examples

"Nach der letzten Note erntete das Orchester einen wahren Beifallssturm."

Natural Translation

After the last note the orchestra received a true storm of applause.

Literal Translation

After the last note harvested the orchestra a true applause-storm.

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