der Windstoß
Translation
gust of wind, squall, blast
Examples
Ein starker Windstoß riss meinen Hut weg.
A strong gust of wind blew my hat away.
Plötzliche Windstöße machten das Segeln gefährlich.
Sudden gusts of wind made sailing dangerous.
Grammar Patterns
((a strong gust of wind)) a strong gust of wind A strong gust of wind knocked over the tree.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bö, Windböe (gust); Antonyms: Windstille (calm)
Etymology
Composed of 'Wind' (wind) and 'Stoß' (push, thrust). Literally a 'wind push'.
Memory Tips
Imagine the wind giving you a sudden, strong 'Stoß' (push).