der Wasem
Translation
vapour, haze, steam, mist
Examples
Ein leichter Wasem stieg vom See auf.
A light haze rose from the lake.
Der Wasem des Weines stieg ihm in den Kopf.
The vapours of the wine went to his head.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) rises (sth.) rises A light haze rose.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Dunst, Nebel, Dampf
Etymology
From Old High German 'wasal' (vapour, steam). Related to the English word 'ooze'.
Memory Tips
Associate it with 'Wasser' (water) as it often describes vapour rising from water. It's a somewhat archaic or poetic word.