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umwehen — meaning in English

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English meaning

waft verb To move, or make something move, gently through the air.

Senses

umwehen is used for these senses in English:

blow down (transitive) To knock over with an air current, most often wind.
waft (ergative) To (cause to) float easily or gently through the air.

waft — full definition

verb To move, or make something move, gently through the air.
verb To be carried or move along on air or water; to float.
verb To signal to someone by waving, especially to call them over.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

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”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

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”.

Related German words

umblasen umpusten Hauch getragen werden streichen tragen treiben wabern schweben dahinsegeln schwimmen aussenden