fog
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fog
A weather phenomenon in which very fine water droplets float in the air and severely limit visibility.
Wegen des dichten Nebels am Morgen kam es zu vielen Verkehrsunfällen.
Because of the thick fog in the morning, there were many traffic accidents.
fog
In a figurative sense, a state of mental confusion, lack of clarity, or dazedness.
Nach der Operation war er noch einige Stunden wie im Nebel.
After the operation, he was still in a fog for several hours.
The adjective 'neblig' (foggy) is derived from the noun 'der Nebel' (fog). When the weather is characterized by fog, you say: 'Es ist neblig' (It is foggy).
Fahr vorsichtig, es ist heute Morgen sehr neblig.
Drive carefully; it is very foggy this morning.
In most cases, 'Nebel' (fog) is used as an uncountable noun in the singular. People speak of 'dichtem Nebel' (thick fog) or 'leichtem Nebel' (light fog).
Am Seeufer lag dichter Nebel.
Thick fog lay on the lakeshore.
Common expressions in connection with weather are 'der Nebel zieht auf' (the fog rolls in), 'der Nebel lichtet sich' (the fog lifts), or 'im Nebel fahren' (to drive in the fog). A typical adjective is 'dicht' (thick).
Gegen Abend zog plötzlich Nebel auf.
Toward evening, fog suddenly rolled in.
The expression 'im Nebel sein' (to be in a fog) or 'wie im Nebel sein' (to be as if in a fog) is often used to describe a state of mental confusion, dazedness, or lack of clarity.
Nach der langen Reise war ich den ganzen Tag wie im Nebel.
After the long trip, I was in a fog all day.
steam
Both words can describe a visible cloud in the air. Dampf is produced by heated water, while Nebel consists of fine water droplets in the air and is not tied to a heat source. After exposure to heat, Dampf is usually the better choice; for moist air without heating, Nebel is more appropriate.
Am frühen Morgen lag Nebel über der Wiese, obwohl es dort keine Wärmequelle gab.
Early in the morning, fog lay over the meadow, even though there was no source of heat there.
Nach der heißen Dusche stieg Dampf aus dem Badezimmer.
After the hot shower, steam rose from the bathroom.
