fog in German

fog in German is Nebel, anlaufen, sich beschlagen — fog means a thick cloud of tiny water droplets close to the ground that reduces visibility.

fog in German

Nebel

noun

(uncountable) A thick cloud that forms near the ground; the obscurity of such a cloud.

anlaufen

verb

(intransitive) To become obscured in condensation or water.

sich beschlagen

verb

(intransitive) To become obscured in condensation or water.

What does "fog" mean?

noun A thick cloud of tiny water droplets close to the ground that reduces visibility.
"Walking to the station this morning, I could hardly see the shops through the grey fog."
noun A state of mental confusion or unclear thinking.
"After three nights without proper sleep, I was walking around in a fog all day."
verb To become covered in mist or condensation, or to make something unclear.
"My glasses fog up whenever I come in from the cold."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

fog in a sentence

Walking to the station this morning, I could hardly see the shops through the grey fog.
The fog was so thick we could barely see the road.
After three nights without proper sleep, I was walking around in a fog all day.
The fog in his head cleared once he had a strong cup of coffee.

Similar words in German

cloud daze mist obscure smog

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "fog" in German?

"fog" in German is Nebel, anlaufen, sich beschlagen. fog means: A thick cloud of tiny water droplets close to the ground that reduces visibility.

How do you use "fog" in a sentence?

Example: "Walking to the station this morning, I could hardly see the shops through the grey fog." In German, "fog" is Nebel, anlaufen, sich beschlagen.

Are there other ways to say "fog" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "fog": Nebel, anlaufen, sich beschlagen.

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