Also means
deep low-pressure system
Usage Note
Sturmtief is a deep low-pressure weather system that brings storms. German meteorologists name such systems (Sturmtief Xaver, etc.); distinguish from Tief (generic low) by the explicit storm intensity.
Examples
"Das Sturmtief über der Nordsee brachte orkanartige Böen."
Natural Translation
The storm depression over the North Sea brought hurricane-like gusts.
Literal Translation
The storm-low over the North-Sea brought hurricane-like gusts.
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