der Wind, -e
wind
Bewegte Luft, die man auf der Haut spürt und die Dinge umherwehen kann.
The German word "Wind" is a noun that means "wind" in English. It refers to the movement of air, typically noticeable outdoors due to temperature or pressure differences.
Similar words with closely related meanings include "Luft" (air) and "Sturm" (storm).
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"Luft" refers to the general concept of air - the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth, a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen.
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"Sturm" denotes a more extreme form of wind, typically associated with severe weather conditions, such as strong gusts or storms.
While "Wind" is specifically about the airflow that we experience as wind, "Luft" is a broader term that encompasses the medium in which wind exists, and "Sturm" indicates a stronger, potentially destructive version of wind.
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Examples
Der Wind weht stark.noun
The wind is blowing strongly.
Ein kalter Wind zieht durch die Straßen.noun
A cold wind is blowing through the streets.
Der Wind weht heute stark.noun
The wind blows strongly today.
Ein starker Wind bringt oft Veränderung.noun
A strong wind often brings change.
Ich höre den Wind durch die Bäume rauschen.noun
I hear the wind rustling through the trees.
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