This is the 6363rd most frequent German word.
dunst
Haze, mist, or vapor.
Literal meaning describing atmospheric haze or mist.
Am Morgen liegt oft Dunst über den Feldern.
In the morning, there is often haze over the fields.
Figurative meaning describing a vague or unclear understanding.
Ich habe nur einen Dunst davon, was er meint.
I only have a vague idea of what he means.
Metaphorical meaning used to describe an unclear or nostalgic influence.