bewölkt sein
be overcast
Meaning of bewölkt sein
von Wolken bedeckt sein
be covered with clouds
Pronunciation
bewölkt sein with English translation
bewölkt sein usage examples
Es ist heute bewölkt.
It's overcast today.
Der Himmel wird am Nachmittag bewölkt sein.
The sky will be overcast in the afternoon.
bewölkt sein synonyms
What's the difference between bewölkt sein, wolkenverhangen, wolkenbedeckt, wolkig, bewölkt, trüb, heiter, and wechselhaft
Very vivid and descriptive; suggests the sky is fully covered by clouds, often in a literary style.
Emphasizes that the sky is covered with clouds; neutral and close to the primary meaning.
Means cloudy, but not necessarily fully overcast; can also suggest partly cloudy weather.
The most general and frequent word: cloudy/overcast; suitable in most weather descriptions.
Broader in meaning: can describe not only cloudy weather but also a dull, gloomy atmosphere.
A common neutral word for a sky covered by clouds; very close to 'bewölkt sein'.
Describes a gray, gloomy sky; often a more figurative or conversational way to say the weather is overcast.
Advanced: broader words
This is the opposite meaning: it describes clear, sunny weather, not overcast conditions.
Does not simply mean overcast; it emphasizes changeable weather with frequent shifts between sun, clouds, and rain.
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Questions about this word
What does bewölkt sein mean?
be covered with clouds
How do you pronounce bewölkt sein?
bewölkt sein is pronounced [bəˈvœlk t zaɪ̯n].
How is bewölkt sein used in a sentence?
It's overcast today. Translation: Es ist heute bewölkt.
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