English–German

“windy” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvɪndɪç/

Example

Heute ist es sehr windig.

It's very windy today.

Illustration for windig (windy)

How to say “windy” in German

“Windy” in German is windig.

Gusts push through the surroundings, suggesting something that lacks firm substance when the word is used figuratively.

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

Example sentences with windig

Bei windigem Wetter fallen Spaziergänge aus.

In windy weather, walks are canceled.

Tips for using windig

  • English "windy" does not normally mean dubious in this way, so "ein windiges Geschäft" describes a questionable business rather than a talkative one.

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