Translation of German word "Nebel" to English
derNebel
Meaning
NounA thick cloud that forms near the ground; the obscurity of such a cloud.
How to use
Nebel ('fog / mist / nebula') is a masculine noun: der Nebel (plural: die Nebel). Nebelscheinwerfer — Fog lights. Bei dichtem Nebel — In thick fog.
🇬🇧 English
fog
Example
Wegen des dichten Nebels mussten wir sehr langsam fahren.
Because of the thick fog, we had to drive very slowly.
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Common phrases
- dichter Nebel— dense / thick fog
- Nebelscheinwerfer— fog lights / lamps
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What is the definition of the German word "der Nebel"?▼
The German word "der Nebel" is defined as: "A thick cloud that forms near the ground; the obscurity of such a cloud."
What does the German word "der Nebel" mean?▼
The German word "der Nebel" means "fog" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Nebel"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "Nebel"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Wegen des dichten Nebels mussten wir sehr langsam fahren." (which translates as "Because of the thick fog, we had to drive very slowly.").
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