mistral
der Mistral, die Mistrale
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mistral
A strong, cold, dry wind from the north or northwest that blows particularly through the Rhône Valley toward the French Mediterranean coast.
Der Mistral wehte so stark über die Provence, dass die Fischer im Hafen blieben.
The mistral blew so strongly across Provence that the fishermen stayed in the harbor.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Mistrale |
| genitive | des Mistrals |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Mistral | die Mistrale |
| accusative | den Mistral | die Mistrale |
| dative | dem Mistral | den Mistralen |
| genitive | des Mistrals | der Mistrale |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
As the subject, 'Mistral' (mistral) normally takes the definite article. In the phrase 'bei Mistral' (when the mistral is blowing), however, no article is used; this phrase describes the weather conditions.
Der Mistral weht heute besonders kräftig.
The mistral is blowing particularly strongly today.
Bei Mistral bleiben die kleinen Boote oft im Hafen.
When the mistral is blowing, the small boats often stay in the harbor.
Typical expressions are 'der Mistral setzt ein' (the mistral starts blowing), 'der Mistral frischt auf' (the mistral picks up), and 'der Mistral lässt nach' (the mistral dies down). These describe its onset, its increasing strength, or its decreasing strength.
Am Nachmittag ließ der Mistral nach, und wir konnten wieder draußen sitzen.
In the afternoon, the mistral died down, and we could sit outside again.
Common expressions are 'Schutz vor dem Mistral' (protection from the mistral) and 'vor dem Mistral geschützt' (sheltered from the mistral). In these expressions, 'vor' takes the dative case.
Die Terrasse liegt hinter einer hohen Mauer und ist vor dem Mistral geschützt.
The terrace is behind a high wall and is sheltered from the mistral.
