English–German

“fog” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈneːbl̩/

Example

Im Nebel sieht man kaum die Straße.

The road is barely visible in the fog.

Illustration for Nebel (fog)

How to say “fog” in German

“Fog” in German is Nebel.

A thin veil of water droplets hangs near the ground, blurring the landscape.

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

Example sentences with Nebel

Am Abend zieht Nebel auf.

In the evening, fog starts to roll in.

Tips for using Nebel

  • The stationary setting uses im Nebel, because in takes the dative when describing location rather than movement.

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