English–German

“foggy” in German

German

Alsonebelig

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈneːblɪç/

Example

Wir fahren bei nebligem Wetter langsam.

We drive slowly when the weather is foggy.

Illustration for neblig (foggy)

How to say “foggy” in German

“Foggy” in German is neblig.

Roads, buildings, and horizons appear muted and indistinct because a veil of fog hangs in the air.

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

Example sentences with neblig

Ein nebliger Morgen machte die Stadt kaum erkennbar.

A foggy morning left the city barely recognizable.

Tips for using neblig

  • Neblig usually describes atmospheric conditions, while English hazy also commonly refers to unclear ideas or memories.

Other German words for “foggy”

Wir gingen durch den nebeligen Wald.

We walked through the foggy forest.

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