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"Windy" in German: windig
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Windy in German is windig. Say Es ist windig heute or ein windiger Tag. Stronger gusts may be stürmisch, which is stormy rather than just breezy.
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How to pronounce windig
Say it
VIN-dikh
/ˈvɪndɪç/
VIN-dikh. Soft v as English v; short i; -ig often like ikh or ikh-soft.
"Windy" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| windig | windy Core adjective. | Core adjective. |
| windiger / windige / windiges | windy (inflected) Before nouns. | Before nouns. |
| es ist windig | it is windy Weather line. | Weather line. |
| sehr windig | very windy Intensity. | Intensity. |
How to use windig in real life
- 1Morning check
Heute Morgen ist es richtig windig.
This morning it is really windy.
Es ist windig.
- 2Beach walk
Am Meer war der Nachmittag windig und kalt.
By the sea the afternoon was windy and cold.
Predicate windig.
- 3Bike commute
Bei windigem Wetter fahre ich lieber Bahn.
In windy weather I prefer the train.
Windigem before Wetter.
Mistakes English speakers make with windig
Incorrect: Es ist Wind.
Correct: Es ist windig. / Es weht.
Wind is the noun; the weather adjective is windig.
Incorrect: ein windig Tag
Correct: ein windiger Tag
Inflect before a masculine noun: windiger.
Good to know
Coastal northern Germany talks about windig weather year-round. Inland, windig often pairs with jacket advice more than with storm warnings.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Deciding whether to cycle
ChatPal
Ist es draußen windig?
Is it windy outside?
You
Ja, ziemlich windig. Nimm eine Mütze mit.
Yes, pretty windy. Take a hat.
ChatPal
Dann lasse ich das Rad stehen.
Then I'll leave the bike.
You
Gute Idee bei so windigem Wetter.
Good idea in such windy weather.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Windy" in German
How do you say windy in German?
Windig.
How do you say it is windy?
Es ist windig.
What is the difference between windig and stürmisch?
Windig is breezy/gusty; stürmisch is stormy.
How do you say a windy day?
Ein windiger Tag.
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