Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To move in the air, or make something move, especially because of wind.
Natural examples
Ein kühler Wind weht durch das offene Fenster.
A cool wind is blowing through the open window.
Die bunten Bänder wehten über dem Marktstand.
The colorful ribbons fluttered above the market stall.
Am Meer weht der Wind oft stärker.
The wind often blows harder by the sea.
Usage note
The wind blows, and a flag can flutter in it. The verb often describes wind or something moved by wind.
Mini-lesson: wehen
To move in the air, or make something move, especially because of wind. The wind blows, and a flag can flutter in it. The verb often describes wind or something moved by wind.
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