No. 910 in German
wind
The German word "Wind" means "wind" in English, referring to the movement of air.
In a sentence
Der Wind wehte stark durch die Bäume.
The wind was blowing strongly through the trees.
In this sentence, 'Wind' is used as a noun referring to the natural flow of air.
Er versucht, den Wind aus den Segeln zu nehmen.
He tries to take the wind out of the sails.
Here, 'Wind' is part of an idiomatic expression, implying metaphorical meaning related to diminishing someone's enthusiasm or strength.
Sie fühlt sich frei, wie vom Wind getragen.
She feels free, as if carried by the wind.
In this example, 'Wind' is used metaphorically to convey a sense of lightness and freedom.
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