taifun

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noun

a strong tropical cyclone in the western Pacific

Same storm type as a hurricane, named by ocean basin.

Examples

Ein starker Taifun nähert sich am Wochenende der Küste.
A strong typhoon is approaching the coast this weekend.
Wegen der Taifun-Warnung schlossen Schulen früher.
Schools closed early because of the typhoon warning.
Der Taifun brachte Starkregen und gefährliche Winde.
The typhoon brought heavy rain and dangerous winds.

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