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Bö

gust of wind

noun BOEH Rare
Animals & Nature Weather

Origin: from Low German

Also means

squall

Usage Note

Bö (also spelled Böe) is a sudden, sharp blast of wind, common in weather forecasts as Sturmböen (storm gusts). The plural Böen appears frequently in warnings about gusty conditions along coasts and in mountains.

Examples

"Eine heftige Bö riss den Sonnenschirm um."

Natural Translation

A violent gust knocked the parasol over.

Literal Translation

A violent gust tore the parasol over.

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