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Alternative forms edit

  • Böe (often disclaimed, but indeed more common)

Etymology edit

Borrowed from Dutch bui (which today usually refers to precipitation, not wind).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /bøː/
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Noun edit

 f (genitive , plural Böen)

  1. (wind) gust, squall
    Synonym: Windstoß

Usage notes edit

  • The singular is rather rare. When used, it usually takes the form Böe rather than .

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Derived terms edit

Further reading edit

  • ” in Duden online
  • ” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache