draft
die Zugluft
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draft
A stream of air in a room, usually perceived as unpleasant, caused by open or poorly sealed windows and doors.
Mach bitte das Fenster zu, ich sitze hier in der Zugluft.
Please close the window; I'm sitting in a draft here.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| genitive | der Zugluft |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Zugluft | – |
| accusative | die Zugluft | – |
| dative | der Zugluft | – |
| genitive | der Zugluft | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Zugluft' (draft) is made up of 'Zug' (air current) and 'Luft' (air). The first component refers to moving air that passes through a room.
Durch die offene Balkontür kam kalte Zugluft ins Wohnzimmer.
A cold draft came into the living room through the open balcony door.
The preposition 'in' (in) is frequently used with 'Zugluft' (draft). When referring to people, the phrases 'in der Zugluft sitzen' (to sit in a draft) and 'in der Zugluft stehen' (to stand in a draft) are most commonly used.
Die Kinder wollten nicht in der Zugluft sitzen.
The children didn't want to sit in a draft.
Common collocations include 'kalte Zugluft' (cold draft), 'Zugluft vermeiden' (to avoid drafts), and 'vor Zugluft schützen' (to protect against drafts). They often refer to windows, doors, or poorly sealed rooms.
Die Dichtung an der Tür soll Zugluft verhindern.
The seal on the door is designed to prevent drafts.
