German · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Cloud" in German: Wolke
die Wolke
Cloud in German is die Wolke, feminine. Plurals are die Wolken. For grey skies people also say es ist bewölkt.
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How to pronounce Wolke
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VOL-keh
/ˈvɔlkə/
VOL-keh. The w sounds like English v. Stress the first syllable; the final e is a soft schwa.
"Cloud" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Wolke | the cloud Feminine noun; die Wolke, zwei Wolken. | Feminine noun; die Wolke, zwei Wolken. |
| die Wolken | the clouds Everyday plural for the sky. | Everyday plural for the sky. |
| bewölkt | cloudy Weather adjective: es ist bewölkt. | Weather adjective: es ist bewölkt. |
| Wolkenbruch | cloudburst Sudden heavy rain. | Sudden heavy rain. |
How to use Wolke in real life
- 1Looking up
Siehst du die Wolke über dem Berg?
Do you see the cloud over the mountain?
Die Wolke is feminine singular.
- 2Weather chat
Die Wolken ziehen schnell vorbei.
The clouds are moving past quickly.
Wolken is the plural of Wolke.
- 3Picnic plan
Bei so einer dunklen Wolke bleibe ich lieber drinnen.
With a dark cloud like that I'd rather stay inside.
Einer dunklen Wolke is dative feminine.
Mistakes English speakers make with Wolke
Incorrect: Der Wolke ist grau.
Correct: Die Wolke ist grau.
Wolke is feminine: die Wolke, not der.
Incorrect: Es wolket heute.
Correct: Es ist bewölkt. / Die Wolke kommt.
There is no everyday verb wolken; use bewölkt or name die Wolke.
Good to know
Weather small talk is common in Germany. Naming Wolken or saying bewölkt feels natural before you complain about Regen. Forecasts often use bedeckt for fully overcast skies.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Deciding whether to bike to work
ChatPal
Siehst du die Wolke da vorne?
Do you see that cloud up ahead?
You
Ja. Die Wolke sieht nach Regen aus.
Yes. That cloud looks like rain.
ChatPal
Dann nehmen wir die Bahn heute.
Then we'll take the train today.
You
Gute Idee. Die nächste Wolke kommt schon.
Good idea. The next cloud is already coming.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Cloud" in German
What gender is Wolke?
Feminine: die Wolke.
How do you say cloudy?
Es ist bewölkt, or der Himmel ist bewölkt.
What is the plural of Wolke?
Die Wolken.
Is Wolke the same as Himmel?
No. Der Himmel is the sky; die Wolke is one cloud in it.
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