die Windstärke
Translation
wind force, wind strength
Examples
Die Windstärke nimmt heute zu.
The wind force is increasing today.
Wir hatten Windstärke acht auf See.
We had wind force eight at sea.
Grammar Patterns
to have wind force ((+number)) We had wind force eight.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Windkraft
Etymology
From 'Wind' (wind) and 'Stärke' (strength/force). Literally 'wind strength'.
Memory Tips
Think of the Beaufort scale, which measures 'Windstärke' in numbers (e.g., Windstärke 8 is a gale).