Windchen
dasNoungentle breeze, light wind; diminutive of Wind
English translations
- 01
little breeze
- 02
gentle breeze
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Windchen ist ein leichter, sanfter Wind.
- English meaning
- A Windchen is a light, gentle breeze.
- Synonym
- Brise
- German example
- Ein laues Windchen wehte durch die Bäume.
- English example
- A gentle breeze blew through the trees.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Windchen
- Plural Form
- die Windchen
Example sentences with “Windchen”
Ein kühles Windchen wehte durch die Bäume. (A cool breeze blew through the trees.)
Frequently asked questions
What does the -chen suffix mean in German?
The suffix -chen is a diminutive marker in German. It turns a noun into a smaller or endearing version and always forces the noun to become neuter (das).