Dutch · Nature & Weather
de wind
wind
Beginnernoun
Definition
Air in motion.
Example
De wind waait hard vandaag.
The wind is blowing hard today.
Etymology
'De wind' comes from the Old Dutch 'wind', which traces back to the Proto-Germanic '*windaz', indicating the natural phenomenon's influence on life and navigation.
How & Where It’s Used
'De wind' is frequently discussed in both formal and informal settings, especially in meteorological contexts, understood across all Dutch-speaking regions.
Literary Heritage
The wind is a recurring theme in Dutch poetry and literature, often representing change or freedom.