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umnebeln
German → American English
American English
fog
Mit Nebel bedecken; etwas oder jemanden unklar, verwirrt oder schwer durchschaubar machen.
Der dichte Rauch umnebelte den ganzen Bahnhof und machte das Atmen schwer.Used mostly figuratively in everyday German, e.g. for confusing someone’s judgment. In literal weather contexts, German more often uses phrases with „Nebel“ or verbs like „einnebeln“.
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Frequently asked questions
What does „umnebeln“ mean in English?
It usually means “to fog over,” “to cloud,” or figuratively “to cloud someone’s judgment / confuse.”
Is „umnebeln“ used literally or figuratively?
Both, but figurative use is more common: it can describe mental confusion, obscured thinking, or something being made unclear.
What is the noun form of „umnebeln“?
The related noun is „Nebel“ (“fog”).
Is „umnebeln“ a common everyday verb?
It exists in standard German, but it is not among the most frequent verbs. You’ll often see it in literary or figurative language.