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weather

/ˈwɛðə/ /ˈwɛðɚ/

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noun

Wetter

The short term state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including the temperature, relative humidity, cloud cover, precipitation, wind, etc.

Examples :

"The weather forecast for today predicts rain and strong winds, so I should bring an umbrella to school. "

Die Wettervorhersage für heute sagt Regen und starken Wind voraus, also sollte ich einen Regenschirm zur Schule mitnehmen.

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noun

Unangenehme oder zerstörerische atmosphärische Bedingungen und ihre Auswirkungen

Unpleasant or destructive atmospheric conditions, and their effects.

Examples :

"Wooden garden furniture must be well oiled as it is continuously exposed to weather."

Gartenmöbel aus Holz müssen gut geölt werden, da sie ständig der Witterung ausgesetzt sind.

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noun

Wetterseite

The direction from which the wind is blowing; used attributively to indicate the windward side.

Examples :

"The weather station reported the wind was blowing from the west, so the west side of the schoolyard was very windy. "

Die Wetterstation meldete, dass der Wind aus Westen wehte, also war die Wetterseite des Schulhofs sehr windig.

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noun

Wetterlage, Situation

Examples :

"The weather of the meeting was tense, leading to many disagreements. "

Die Situation des Treffens war angespannt, was zu vielen Meinungsverschiedenheiten führte.

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noun

Sturm, Unwetter

A storm; a tempest.

Examples :

"The fierce weather prevented the school bus from coming to pick up the children. "

Das heftige Unwetter hinderte den Schulbus daran, die Kinder abzuholen.

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noun

Leichter Regen, Schauer

A light shower of rain.

Examples :

"A light weather quickly passed over the schoolyard before the students arrived. "

Ein leichter Schauer zog schnell über den Schulhof, bevor die Schüler ankamen.

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verb

Dem Wetter aussetzen, verwitteren

To expose to the weather, or show the effects of such exposure, or to withstand such effects.

Examples :

"The old shed was weather-beaten, showing the effects of years of exposure to the rain and sun. "

Der alte Schuppen war verwittert und zeigte die Auswirkungen jahrelanger Aussetzung gegenüber Regen und Sonne.

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verb

Überstehen, aushalten

(by extension) To sustain the trying effect of; to bear up against and overcome; to endure; to resist.

Examples :

"The athlete weathered the difficult training regimen, and emerged stronger. "

Der Athlet überstand das schwierige Trainingsprogramm und ging gestärkt daraus hervor.

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verb

Verwittern

To break down, of rocks and other materials, under the effects of exposure to rain, sunlight, temperature, and air.

Examples :

"The constant rain and freezing temperatures are weathering the stone steps outside the school. "

Der ständige Regen und die eisigen Temperaturen lassen die Steinstufen vor der Schule verwittern.

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verb

Wettern

To pass to windward in a vessel, especially to beat 'round.

Examples :

"to weather a cape; to weather another ship"

ein Kap wettern; ein anderes Schiff wettern

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verb

Überstehen, durchstehen

To endure or survive an event or action without undue damage.

Examples :

"Joshua weathered a collision with a freighter near South Africa."

Joshua überstand eine Kollision mit einem Frachtschiff in der Nähe von Südafrika.

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verb

Aussetzen

To place (a hawk) unhooded in the open air.

Examples :

"The falconer weathered the hawk, letting it fly freely in the afternoon sun. "

Der Falkner setzte den Falken aus und ließ ihn in der Nachmittagssonne frei fliegen.

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adjective

Wetterseitig

Facing towards the flow of a fluid, usually air.

Examples :

"The weather vane pointed a weather direction. "

Die Wetterfahne zeigte in Wetterrichtung.

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