noun🔗ShareWind, LuftzugReal or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure."The strong wind made it difficult to walk to school today. "Der starke Wind erschwerte es heute, zur Schule zu gehen.weatherenvironmentnaturegeographyphysicsscienceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWindAir artificially put in motion by any force or action."the wind of a cannon ball; the wind of a bellows"Der Wind einer Kanonenkugel; der Wind eines Blasebalgs.natureweatheressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAtem, LuftThe ability to breathe easily."After the second lap he was already out of wind."Nach der zweiten Runde war er bereits außer Atem.physiologybodyabilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareNeuigkeiten, GerüchtNews of an event, especially by hearsay or gossip. (Used with catch, often in the past tense.)"The wind of a new teacher joining our class, caught my attention, though I heard it just as gossip. "Die Neuigkeit, dass ein neuer Lehrer in unsere Klasse kommt, erregte meine Aufmerksamkeit, obwohl ich es nur als Gerücht hörte.communicationmediasocietyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWindOne of the five basic elements in Indian and Japanese models of the Classical elements)."The ancient Indian texts described the wind as one of the five fundamental elements. "Die alten indischen Texte beschrieben den Wind als eines der fünf grundlegenden Elemente.elementphilosophyreligionmythologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWind, BlähungFlatus."Eww. Someone just passed wind."Ihh. Jemand hat gerade einen fahren lassen.medicinephysiologybodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAtem, HauchBreath modulated by the respiratory and vocal organs, or by an instrument."The singer's powerful wind filled the concert hall. "Der kraftvolle Atem des Sängers erfüllte die Konzerthalle.physiologymusicsoundorganlanguageessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBläser, HolzbläserThe woodwind section of an orchestra. Occasionally also used to include the brass section."The wind section of the school orchestra played beautifully during the concert. "Die Bläser des Schulorchesters spielten während des Konzerts wunderschön.musicgroupessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWindrichtung, HimmelsrichtungA direction from which the wind may blow; a point of the compass; especially, one of the cardinal points, which are often called the "four winds"."The wind from the north brought a chilly breeze to the school playground. "Der Wind aus Norden brachte eine kühle Brise auf den Schulspielplatz.directiongeographyweatheressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWindTypes of playing-tile in the game of mah-jongg, named after the four winds."My aunt collected many different mah-jongg tiles, including the four winds. "Meine Tante sammelte viele verschiedene Mahjongg-Steine, darunter die vier Winde.gamecultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBlähsucht, AufblähungA disease of sheep, in which the intestines are distended with air, or rather affected with a violent inflammation. It occurs immediately after shearing."The sheep farmer noticed the sheep had wind shortly after shearing them. "Der Schafzüchter bemerkte kurz nach der Schur, dass die Schafe an Blähsucht litten.diseaseanimalmedicineagricultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGerede, GeschwätzMere breath or talk; empty effort; idle words."Her suggestion for improving the school project was just wind; she hadn't put any thought into it. "Ihr Vorschlag zur Verbesserung des Schulprojekts war nur Gerede; sie hatte sich keine Gedanken darüber gemacht.attitudecharacterlanguagecommunicationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDer MornellregenpfeiferA bird, the dotterel."The wind, a small, speckled shorebird, was spotted near the school playground. "Der Mornellregenpfeifer, ein kleiner, gesprenkelter Watvogel, wurde in der Nähe des Schulspielplatzes gesichtet.birdessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSolarplexus, BauchgegendThe region of the solar plexus, where a blow may paralyze the diaphragm and cause temporary loss of breath or other injury."The boxer's punch to the opponent's wind knocked the breath out of him. "Der Schlag des Boxers in die Bauchgegend des Gegners raubte ihm den Atem.anatomybodymedicinephysiologyorganessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBlasen, spielenTo blow air through a wind instrument or horn to make a sound."The musician carefully wound the trumpet to produce a clear, loud note. "Der Musiker blies vorsichtig in die Trompete, um einen klaren, lauten Ton zu erzeugen.musicsoundessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareJemanden außer Atem bringen, schnappen lassenTo cause (someone) to become breathless, as by a blow to the abdomen, or by physical exertion, running, etc."The boxer was winded during round two."Der Boxer war in der zweiten Runde außer Atem.bodyphysiologysensationactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAufstoßen lassenTo cause a baby to bring up wind by patting its back after being fed."After feeding her baby, the mother gently wound his back to help him bring up gas. "Nachdem sie ihr Baby gefüttert hatte, klopfte die Mutter sanft auf seinen Rücken, um ihm beim Aufstoßen zu helfen.familyphysiologybodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharewendenTo turn a boat or ship around, so that the wind strikes it on the opposite side."The sailboat captain had to wind the ship to catch the favorable breeze. "Der Segelbootkapitän musste das Schiff wenden, um die günstige Brise zu nutzen.nauticalsailingvehicleoceandirectionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDem Wind aussetzen, lüftenTo expose to the wind; to winnow; to ventilate."The farmer will wind the wheat to separate the grains from the chaff. "Der Bauer wird den Weizen dem Wind aussetzen, um die Körner von der Spreu zu trennen.weatherenvironmentnatureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareWitterung aufnehmen, witternTo perceive or follow by scent."The hounds winded the game."Die Hunde witterten das Wild.animalnatureactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAtmen lassen, verschnaufen lassenTo rest (a horse, etc.) in order to allow the breath to be recovered; to breathe."The tired racehorse needed to wind before the next race. "Das müde Rennpferd musste sich vor dem nächsten Rennen verschnaufen lassen.animalphysiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDrehenTo turn a windmill so that its sails face into the wind."The farmer wound the windmill so its sails caught the wind. "Der Bauer drehte die Windmühle, so dass ihre Flügel den Wind einfingen.weathersailingnauticalenvironmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDrehung, WendungThe act of winding or turning; a turn; a bend; a twist."The winding path through the park took us past the old oak tree. "Der gewundene Pfad durch den Park führte uns an der alten Eiche vorbei.actionnaturephysicsprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareWickeln, aufwickelnTo turn coils of (a cord or something similar) around something."to wind thread on a spool or into a ball"Faden auf eine Spule oder zu einem Knäuel wickeln.actionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAufziehenTo tighten the spring of a clockwork mechanism such as that of a clock."Please wind that old-fashioned alarm clock."Bitte ziehen Sie diese altmodische Weckuhr auf.timemachineactiontechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareWickeln, umwindenTo entwist; to enfold; to encircle."The vine wound itself around the fence post. "Die Weinrebe wickelte sich um den Zaunpfahl.actionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich schlängeln, kurvenTo travel in a way that is not straight."Vines wind round a pole. The river winds through the plain."Ranken winden sich um einen Pfahl. Der Fluss schlängelt sich durch die Ebene.directionwayessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBeherrschen, lenken, steuernTo have complete control over; to turn and bend at one's pleasure; to vary or alter or will; to regulate; to govern."The teacher wound the lesson plan to fit the students' current needs. "Der Lehrer passte den Stundenplan an die aktuellen Bedürfnisse der Schüler an.governmentabilityactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEinflößen, einredenTo introduce by insinuation; to insinuate."The teacher subtly winded the idea of a class trip into the conversation, hoping to get everyone excited. "Der Lehrer flößte die Idee eines Klassenausflugs subtil in die Unterhaltung ein, in der Hoffnung, alle zu begeistern.communicationlanguageessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareWickeln, umwindenTo cover or surround with something coiled about."to wind a rope with twine"Ein Seil mit Bindfaden umwickeln.actionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAufwickeln, hochziehenTo cause to move by exerting a winding force; to haul or hoist, as by a winch."The crane will wind the heavy equipment up to the top of the building. "Der Kran wird die schwere Ausrüstung auf das Dach des Gebäudes hochziehen.actionmachinetechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharewendenTo turn (a ship) around, end for end."The captain had to wind the ship to face the oncoming storm. "Der Kapitän musste das Schiff wenden, um dem herannahenden Sturm entgegenzutreten.nauticalsailingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
