Luftfeuchtigkeit
humidity; atmospheric moisture content
noun luft-FOY-tikh-kait Rare
Usage Note
Luftfeuchtigkeit is measured as relative Luftfeuchtigkeit (relative humidity, in percent). High values make heat feel more oppressive; low values in winter heating periods can irritate mucous membranes. Weather apps and forecasts routinely display it.
Examples
"Bei einer Luftfeuchtigkeit von 90 % fühlt sich die Hitze kaum noch erträglich an."
Natural Translation
At a humidity of 90%, the heat feels almost unbearable.
Literal Translation
At a humidity of 90%, the heat feels hardly bearable anymore.
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