No. 9,227 in German
mailüfterl
A "mailüfterl" is a gentle breeze in May.
In a sentence
Ein leichtes Mailüfterl bewegte die Blätter der Bäume.
A gentle breeze moved the leaves of the trees.
In this sentence, 'Mailüfterl' is used in its literal sense, referring to a mild breeze typical in May.
Das Treffen verlief angenehm, wie ein Mailüfterl an einem Frühlingstag.
The meeting went pleasantly, like a gentle breeze on a spring day.
Here, 'Mailüfterl' is used metaphorically to describe the pleasant and light atmosphere during the meeting.
Sie begrüßte ihn mit einem Wink und einem Lächeln so zart wie ein Mailüfterl.
She greeted him with a wave and a smile as delicate as a May breeze.
In this context, 'Mailüfterl' is employed to evoke a sense of delicacy and charm in the way she greeted him.
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