German word

wehen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈveːən/

Meaning

  • verbblow

Example

Heute weht ein starker Wind.

A strong wind is blowing today.

Illustration for wehen (blow)

More examples

Ein Hauch von Jasmin weht durch den Garten.

A hint of jasmine wafts through the garden.

Core concept

Air moves through a scene, making leaves, flags, or curtains sway and sometimes carrying a light object along.

Common phrases

  • weht ein starker Wind

    A strong wind is blowing

  • Eine leichte Brise weht

    A light breeze is blowing

Similar words

blasen: Strong air is forced from the mouth or a machine to move something.
pusten: A short, gentle breath is directed at something, often to put out a flame.
flattern: A thin object moves lightly and repeatedly in moving air.

Definition in German

Luft oder Wind in Bewegung sein; etwas durch die Luftbewegung bewegen.

Word origin

Wehen is an inherited Germanic verb that developed through Old High German and Middle High German forms into modern German.

Usage tips

  • Wehen normally describes natural wind or air movement, while deliberate human blowing usually uses blasen or pusten.

Other meanings

  • flutterverb
  • waftverb

Opposites

Related words

  • das Wehenwaftingnoun
  • verwehenblow awayverb

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