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/ˈɜːrθkweɪk/
Translation
Erdbeben
A sudden violent shaking of the ground, typically causing great destruction.
“The earthquake lasted only thirty seconds but caused massive damage.”
Das ist ein heftiges Wackeln der Erde, bei dem oft Häuser beschädigt werden.
A sudden, violent, or important change or upheaval.
“The company's bankruptcy was a financial earthquake for its employees.”
Man benutzt das Wort auch für eine riesige Veränderung, die eine ganze Situation plötzlich auf den Kopf stellt.