das Lee
Translation
lee, leeward side
Examples
Das Schiff segelte im Lee der Insel.
The ship sailed in the lee of the island.
Wir suchen Schutz im Lee des Felsens.
We are looking for shelter on the leeward side of the rock.
Grammar Patterns
in the lee ((of sth.)) Das Boot liegt im Lee des Hafens.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Windschatten (slipstream); Antonyms: Luv (windward)
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic *hlēwą, meaning 'shelter, warmth'. Related to the English word 'lee'.
Memory Tips
The opposite of 'Lee' is 'Luv'. Think 'L' for 'low' wind (Lee) and 'Luv' for 'love' of wind.