Wind wehen
Wind blows
Use it to describe natural wind or metaphorical change in a neutral, clear way.
Em 15 segundos
- Simple way to describe air movement outdoors.
- Used for small talk and weather reports.
- Neutral formality, safe for any situation.
Significado
This phrase describes the natural movement of air outdoors. It is the most basic way to say that the wind is currently active or blowing.
Exemplos-chave
3 de 6Walking on the beach
Hier am Meer weht der Wind immer.
The wind always blows here by the sea.
Texting a friend about weather
Bleib drin, der Wind weht heute echt heftig!
Stay inside, the wind is blowing really hard today!
Formal weather report
Der Wind weht heute aus nordwestlicher Richtung.
The wind is blowing from a northwesterly direction today.
Contexto cultural
In Germany, especially in the North along the North Sea and Baltic coasts, wind is a central part of daily life. The phrase is often used in maritime contexts and is a staple of German 'Wetterbericht' (weather reports). It is also famously used in German literature and folk songs to symbolize change or travel.
Flags and Curtains
You can use 'wehen' for anything moved by the wind, like 'Die Fahne weht' (The flag blows/waves).
Don't get hurt!
Don't confuse 'wehen' with 'weh tun' (to hurt). They sound similar but are totally different!
Em 15 segundos
- Simple way to describe air movement outdoors.
- Used for small talk and weather reports.
- Neutral formality, safe for any situation.
What It Means
This phrase is as simple as it gets. It describes the movement of air. You use it when you feel a breeze. It is the literal way to say "the wind blows." Think of it as the most basic weather tool in your vocabulary. You are just stating a fact about nature. It is a building block for describing the world around you.
How To Use It
You usually start with the subject Der Wind. Then you add the verb weht. You can add adjectives like stark (strong) or leicht (light). It follows standard German sentence structure perfectly. You do not need any fancy grammar here. Just subject, verb, and maybe an adverb. It is very beginner-friendly. You can also change the tense easily. If it happened yesterday, you say Der Wind wehte. If you want to use the perfect tense, say Der Wind hat geweht. It is a very flexible building block for your German.
When To Use It
Use it for daily weather updates. It is perfect for small talk with neighbors. Use it when describing a day at the sea. It works well in stories and poems too. If you see a flag moving, you can use it. If your hair is a mess, blame it on this. It is great for setting a scene. Imagine you are writing a postcard. You might write, "The wind blows, and the sun shines." It is a classic, peaceful image. You can also use it when sailing or flying a kite. It is a very practical phrase for outdoor hobbies.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it for a hair dryer. Use föhnen for that instead. Avoid it for air conditioning units. For those, say the AC is an or läuft. It is strictly for natural air movement. Also, do not use it for human breath. If you blow out a candle, use pusten. If you are talking about a draft inside a house, Germans usually say Es zieht instead of using wehen.
Cultural Background
Germans are obsessed with the weather. It is the ultimate icebreaker. In Northern Germany, wind is a constant companion. They even have many words for different winds. Saying Der Wind weht is a safe conversation starter. It is polite and neutral. You will hear it on every news channel. It is part of the national identity of Lüften (airing out the house). Germans love fresh air, even in winter. They will open windows wide to let the wind blow through. This is almost a sacred ritual in German households. If you want to fit in, comment on the wind. It shows you are paying attention to the environment.
Common Variations
You might hear Es weht ein frischer Wind. This can mean a cool breeze. It can also mean a "change of pace" at work. Another common one is windig sein. That just means "it is windy." You can also say Der Wind pfeift. That means the wind is whistling loudly. If the wind is extremely strong, you might move up to stürmen.
Notas de uso
This is a very safe, neutral collocation. There are no major social traps, but remember to conjugate 'wehen' correctly for the subject 'Wind'.
Flags and Curtains
You can use 'wehen' for anything moved by the wind, like 'Die Fahne weht' (The flag blows/waves).
Don't get hurt!
Don't confuse 'wehen' with 'weh tun' (to hurt). They sound similar but are totally different!
The Stoßlüften Secret
Germans love 'Stoßlüften' (shock ventilation). They open windows wide so the wind 'weht' through the whole house for 5 minutes.
Exemplos
6Hier am Meer weht der Wind immer.
The wind always blows here by the sea.
Describes a constant state of weather.
Bleib drin, der Wind weht heute echt heftig!
Stay inside, the wind is blowing really hard today!
Uses 'heftig' to emphasize strength.
Der Wind weht heute aus nordwestlicher Richtung.
The wind is blowing from a northwesterly direction today.
Standard phrasing for news or reports.
Halt dein Basecap fest, der Wind weht stark!
Hold onto your cap, the wind is blowing hard!
Practical warning during a gust.
Ein lauer Wind weht durch den Garten.
A mild wind blows through the garden.
Uses 'lauer' to create a soft, emotional atmosphere.
Mach das Fenster zu, der Wind weht direkt rein.
Close the window, the wind is blowing right in.
Functional use to describe air entering a room.
Teste-se
Choose the correct verb form for the current weather.
Heute ___ der Wind sehr schwach.
In German, wind 'weht' (blows), it doesn't 'go' or 'run'.
Complete the sentence about the wind's direction.
Der Wind ___ aus dem Norden.
Since 'Der Wind' is singular, we use the third-person singular form 'weht'.
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Recursos visuais
Formality of 'Wind wehen'
Chatting with friends about a kite.
Guck mal, der Wind weht super!
Standard weather observation.
Der Wind weht heute aus Westen.
Literary or poetic description.
Ein sanfter Wind wehte über die Felder.
Where you'll hear 'Wind wehen'
At the Beach
Der Wind weht vom Wasser.
Weather App
Mäßiger Wind weht.
Sailing
Der Wind weht perfekt für uns.
Open Window
Der Wind weht die Vorhänge.
Perguntas frequentes
12 perguntasIt simply means 'the wind blows.' It describes the natural movement of air outdoors.
No, you should use pusten for that. Wehen is reserved for the wind or things moved by it, like a flag.
It is completely neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend without any issues.
You can say Der Wind weht stark or Der Wind weht heftig. Both are very common.
Usually, Germans say Der Ventilator läuft. However, you could say the fan makes a 'wind,' but wehen is rare for machines.
The simple past is wehte and the present perfect is hat geweht. For example: Gestern wehte ein starker Wind.
Yes, it can describe a flag fluttering. You would say Die Fahne weht im Wind.
Yes, ein frischer Wind often refers to new ideas or energy in a company or group.
Wehen is a general term for blowing. Stürmen implies a very strong, stormy wind.
You can ask Weht draußen der Wind? or more commonly Ist es draußen windig?.
Yes, it is standard German. However, people in the North use it more often because it is windier there.
Usually, Germans say Es zieht. But you could say Der Wind weht durch das offene Fenster.
Frases relacionadas
Es ist windig (It is windy)
Ein frischer Wind (A fresh breeze/new energy)
Sturmwarnung (Storm warning)
Windstille (Calm/No wind)
Rückenwind (Tailwind)
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