wind in German
wind in German is Wind, blasen, aufwickeln — wind means the natural movement of air, especially a noticeable current outdoors.
wind in German
Wind
blasen
(music) A woodwind instrument. Occasionally also used to describe a brass instrument.
aufwickeln
(transitive) To turn coils of (a cord or something similar) around something.
aufziehen
(transitive) To tighten the spring of a clockwork mechanism.
sich schlängeln
sich winden
Wind
(transitive) To blow air through a wind instrument or horn to make a sound.
blasen
(transitive) To blow air through a wind instrument or horn to make a sound.
What does "wind" mean?
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noun The natural movement of air, especially a noticeable current outdoors.
"The wind howled around the house all night and rattled the windows."
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verb To turn or twist something around a central point, or to follow a curving path (pronounced differently from the "air" sense).
"Wind the string around the spool before you put it away."
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verb To tighten the spring of a clockwork mechanism.
"My grandfather liked to wind his pocket watch every evening."
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verb To knock the breath out of someone, usually with a blow to the stomach.
"The ball hit her in the stomach and winded her for a moment."
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wind in a sentence
- The wind howled around the house all night and rattled the windows.
- A strong wind knocked over several garden chairs.
- Wind the string around the spool before you put it away.
- The road winds through the hills for several miles.
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What is "wind" in German?
"wind" in German is Wind, blasen, aufwickeln. wind means: The natural movement of air, especially a noticeable current outdoors.
How do you use "wind" in a sentence?
Example: "The wind howled around the house all night and rattled the windows." In German, "wind" is Wind, blasen, aufwickeln.
Are there other ways to say "wind" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "wind": Wind, blasen, aufwickeln, aufziehen, sich schlängeln, sich winden.
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