wie ein Wirbelwind
to rage
The German phrase 'wie ein Wirbelwind' is a metaphorical expression that is used to describe someone who is moving or acting very quickly and energetically, similar to the English phrase 'like a fury'. It is often used to describe someone who is very busy or productive, or who is working or moving with great speed and intensity.
Example sentences using: wie ein Wirbelwind
Er rennt wie ein Wirbelwind durch das Feld.
He runs like a whirlwind through the field.
This phrase captures an image of someone running very fast through a field, likening their speed and energy to a whirlwind.
Sie arbeitet wie ein Wirbelwind, um das Projekt rechtzeitig fertig zu bekommen.
She works like a whirlwind to finish the project on time.
This sentence captures the image of a woman who is working very quickly and energetically, similar to a whirlwind, in order to finish a project by a certain deadline.
Er sprach wie ein Wirbelwind, kaum konnte man seine Worte verstehen.
He spoke like a whirlwind, you could barely understand his words.
This statement describes a man talking so quickly that it's hard for others to understand his words, much like how the speed of a whirlwind can make things hard to discern.