Woge

dieNoun

billow; wave

English translations

  1. 01

    to sway

  2. 02

    undulate

  3. 03

    waves

  4. 04

    wave

  5. 05

    surge

Word details

German meaning
Eine Woge ist eine große, sich aufbäumende Wasserwelle, oft auf dem Meer.
English meaning
Wave
Synonym
Brandung, Flutwelle
German example
Die Woge brach mit voller Wucht über das Boot.
English example
The wave crashed over the boat with full force.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Woge
Plural Form
die Wogen

Example sentences with “Woge”

  1. Die Wogen schlugen hoch. (The waves were crashing high.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Woge' a poetic word?

Yes, it is more literary than 'Welle'. It is feminine (die Woge).