russwurm

russwurm

"Russwurm" translates to "soot swarm," referring to a mass or cloud of soot.

"Russwurm" is used to describe a swarm resembling soot, metaphorically suggesting a dark and overwhelming presence.

Der Russwurm zog über die Landschaft und hinterließ eine schwarze Spur.

The soot swarm moved across the landscape, leaving a black trail.

Here, "Russwurm" is metaphorically used to denote the dense and perhaps grim aspect of urban life.

Die Dichterin verglich das urbane Leben mit einem endlosen Russwurm.

The poetess compared urban life to an endless soot swarm.

"Russwurm" is applied literally to indicate swarms of soot particles emanating from industrial chimneys.

Die Fabrikarbeiter waren oft von einem Russwurm umgeben, der aus den Schornsteinen stieg.

The factory workers were often surrounded by soot swarms rising from the chimneys.