German Conversation · Level 27
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German word
neblig
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈneːblɪç/
Meaning
- adjectivefoggy
Example
Wir fahren bei nebligem Wetter langsam.
We drive slowly when the weather is foggy.
More examples
Ein nebliger Morgen machte die Stadt kaum erkennbar.
A foggy morning left the city barely recognizable.
Core concept
Roads, buildings, and horizons appear muted and indistinct because a veil of fog hangs in the air.
Common phrases
ein nebliger Morgen
a foggy morning
bei nebliger Sicht
in foggy conditions
eine neblige Landschaft
a foggy landscape
Similar words
dunstig: Hazy from moisture or steam in the air.
diesig: Pale and hazy, with reduced visibility in the distance.
nebelhaft: Mist-like throughout, leaving forms and outlines indistinct.
verhangen: Overcast or mist-covered, so the light is dim and subdued.
Definition in German
Angibt, dass Nebel oder dichter Dunst die Sicht reduziert.
Word origin
German forms neblig by adding the productive suffix -ig to Nebel, meaning that something is characterized by fog.
Usage tips
- Neblig usually describes atmospheric conditions, while English hazy also commonly refers to unclear ideas or memories.