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How do you say "fog" in German?
der Nebel
In German, "fog" is der Nebel.
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Pronunciation
Say 'NAY-bel' with stress on the first syllable. Two syllables.
Grammar notes
Der Nebel is a masculine noun. Plural: die Nebel. Genitive: des Nebels, dative: dem Nebel.
Example sentence
Der Nebel bedeckt die Stadt.
The fog covers the city.
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How to remember der Nebel
Nebel obscures things, and fog makes things nebulous or unclear.
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Questions about der Nebel
How do you say "fog" in German?
In German, "fog" is der Nebel. It is a noun.
Is der Nebel masculine or feminine?
Der Nebel is a masculine noun. Plural: die Nebel. Genitive: des Nebels, dative: dem Nebel.
How is der Nebel used in a sentence?
Use der Nebel as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Nebel bedeckt die Stadt. (The fog covers the city.).
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