Windchen

dasNoun

gentle breeze, light wind; diminutive of Wind

English translations

  1. 01

    little breeze

  2. 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”

  1. 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).