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German

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Alternative forms

  • Böe (often disclaimed, but indeed more common)

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch bui (which today usually refers to precipitation, not wind).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bøː/
  • Audio:(file)

Noun

 f (genitive , plural Böen)

  1. (wind) gust, squall
    Synonym: Windstoß

Usage notes

  • The singular is rather rare. When used, it usually takes the form Böe rather than .

Declension

Derived terms

Further reading

  • ” in Duden online
  • ” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache