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Fahrtwind
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German
de 2020 April 1
Alternative forms
de Fahrwind rare; usually means something else
Etymology
de :af Fahrt<t:ride, journey> Wind<t:wind>
From de Fahrt ride, journey Wind wind.
Pronunciation
de /ˈfaːrtˌvɪnt/ [ˈfaː(ɐ̯)tˌvɪnt] [-ˌʋɪnt]
de De-Fahrtwind.ogg <<Germany>> (<<Berlin>>)
Noun
m,(e)s
The airstream created by a fast-moving vehicle, experienced by those on that vehicle as a headwind.
de 2008 Heinz. D. Heisl Abriss 39 Dittrich Verlag 3937717994 Der Fahrtwind riss am Gehölz. Riss an dürren Halmen. Und riss am trockenen Gras. The vehicle’s airstream ripped at the groves. Ripped at the brittle stalks. Ripped at the dry grass.
Declension
m,(e)s
Coordinate terms
de Gegenwind headwind
de Rückenwind tailwind
Further reading