Nomen

der Fallwind

katabatic wind, downdraft

Fallwinde sind in den Bergen gefährlich.

Katabatic winds are dangerous in the mountains.

((Subject)) Katabatic winds are dangerous.

Synonyms: Abwind (downdraft)

Composed of 'Fall' (fall) + 'Wind' (wind). Literally a 'falling wind', describing wind that flows downhill.

Visualize wind 'falling' down a mountain slope to remember the meaning.

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