NOUN
Wind/vɪnt/wind; breeze; (fig.) hint
Wind is a German noun that means wind, breeze, or (fig.) hint. It is pronounced /vɪnt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Winde".
Definitions
1.moving air in the atmosphere(weather)
a.a flow of air, especially in nature
Der Wind wehte stark über das Feld.—The wind blew strongly across the field.
2.a movement of air produced to play musical instruments(music)
a.breath or air for playing wind instruments
Die Flötistin hat viel Wind.—The flutist has a lot of breath.
3.hint or indication about something(figurative, colloquial)
a.a slight clue or information received
Er bekam Wind von der Überraschungsparty.—He got wind of the surprise party.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Wind | die Winde |
| Genitive | des Windes | der Winde |
| Dative | dem Wind | den Winden |
| Accusative | den Wind | die Winde |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Wind" mean in English?
- "Wind" means wind, breeze, or (fig.) hint. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Wind"?
- "Wind" is pronounced /vɪnt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Wind" der, die, or das?
- "Wind" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Wind"?
- The plural of "Wind" is "Winde".
- What part of speech is "Wind"?
- "Wind" is a noun in German.
