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nebeln

German → American English

American English

fog

Mit Nebel bedeckt sein oder Nebel bilden; auch: leicht mit Sprbllen oder Dunst feen.

Am Morgen nebelt es oft in den Tälern.

nebeln is usually used impersonal or metaphorically; in everyday German, es ist neblig is much more common than es nebelt. As a verb, it often means to fog up or to cloud over.

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Frequently asked questions

What does "nebeln" mean in English?
"Nebeln" means "to fog" or "to mist"; depending on context it can also mean "to cloud over" or "to fog up."
Is "nebeln" the same as "Nebel"?
No. "Nebel" is the noun meaning "fog," while "nebeln" is the verb meaning "to fog" or "to be foggy/misty."
How do you say "it is foggy" in German?
A natural German phrase is "Es ist neblig." You can also hear "Es nebelt," but it is less common in everyday speech.