English–German

“cloud” in German

German

Alsotrüben

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvɔlkə/

Example

Wir haben heute nur wenige Wolken.

There are only a few clouds today.

Illustration for Wolke (cloud)

How to say “cloud” in German

“Cloud” in German is Wolke.

A soft or dark mass drifting overhead, changing shape as air and temperature shift.

Full entry for Wolke: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Wolke

Die Wolken lichten sich gegen Abend.

The clouds are clearing toward evening.

Tips for using Wolke

  • Wolke is feminine, so its forms include die Wolke, eine Wolke, and die Wolken in the plural.

Other German words for “cloud”

Der Regen trübt das Wasser im See.

The rain clouds the water in the lake.

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