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German NOUN B2 Rank 18087

die Wetterbedingung

weather condition

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die Wetterbedingung

weather condition

The state of the atmosphere at a certain place at a certain time, determined by factors such as temperature, precipitation, wind, and sunshine. The word is often used in the plural to describe the overall weather situation.

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Aufgrund der extremen Wetterbedingungen wurde das Bergrennen abgesagt.

Because of the extreme weather conditions, the mountain race was canceled.

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Wetterbedingung vs Wetter

weather

'das Wetter' and 'die Wetterbedingungen' both describe what it is like outside, for example whether it is raining, windy, or warm. 'das Wetter' is the normal word in everyday life. You ask: 'Wie ist das Wetter?' (What is the weather like?) or say: 'Das Wetter ist schön' (The weather is nice). 'Wetterbedingungen' sounds more precise and somewhat more factual. It is often used in the plural when the weather is important for an activity, for example when traveling, playing sports, or in traffic. Learners may confuse the words because both talk about sun, rain, and wind. In everyday life, 'Wetter' is usually more natural; 'Wetterbedingungen' fits when you are evaluating the circumstances for something.

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Wetterbedingung

Wegen der schlechten Wetterbedingungen wurde die Bergtour abgesagt.

Because of the poor weather conditions, the mountain tour was canceled.

Wetter

Am Wochenende war das Wetter so schön, dass wir lange spazieren gegangen sind.

The weather was so nice on the weekend that we went for a long walk.

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