German · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Fog" in German: Nebel
der Nebel
Fog in German is der Nebel. Drivers say dichter Nebel when visibility drops. Mornings often bring Nebel in autumn valleys.
Morning commute
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How to pronounce Nebel
Say it
NAY-bel
/ˈneːbl̩/
NAY-bel. Stress NAY; soft -bel.
"Fog" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Nebel | the fog Default noun. | Default noun. |
| dichter Nebel | dense fog Strong fog. | Strong fog. |
| im Nebel | in the fog Driving/walking. | Driving/walking. |
| Nebelwarnung | fog warning Weather alert. | Weather alert. |
How to use Nebel in real life
- 1Morning commute
Wegen Nebel fahren wir langsamer.
Because of fog we're driving slower.
Traffic.
- 2Valley view
Der Nebel liegt noch über dem Fluss.
The fog is still lying over the river.
Landscape.
- 3Airport
Der Flug wartet wegen dichtem Nebel.
The flight is waiting because of dense fog.
Travel delay.
Mistakes English speakers make with Nebel
Incorrect: Die Nebel ist dick.
Correct: Der Nebel ist dick.
Nebel is masculine: der Nebel.
Incorrect: Es gibt Fog heute.
Correct: Es gibt Nebel heute. / Es ist neblig.
Use Nebel, not English fog.
Good to know
Autumn Nebel in river valleys is a classic German weather image. Road signs warn with Nebel and lower speed. Poetic speech also uses Nebel metaphorically for confusion.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Deciding whether to drive early
ChatPal
Siehst du den Nebel vor dem Haus?
Do you see the fog in front of the house?
You
Ja. Bei diesem Nebel warte ich zehn Minuten.
Yes. In this fog I'll wait ten minutes.
ChatPal
Gut. Wenn der Nebel leichter wird, starten wir.
Good. When the fog gets lighter, we'll start.
You
Einverstanden. Ohne Nebel fühle ich mich sicherer.
Agreed. Without fog I feel safer.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Fog" in German
How do you say fog?
Der Nebel.
Dense fog?
Dichter Nebel.
Gender?
Masculine: der Nebel.
Foggy?
Neblig / es ist neblig.
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