No. 12,776 in German
wogen
To surge, billow, or wave.
In a sentence
Die Wogen des Meeres waren hoch und kräftig.
The waves of the sea were high and powerful.
Here, 'Wogen' is used as a noun referring to large sea waves.
Die Diskussion wogte hin und her, ohne eine Lösung zu finden.
The discussion surged back and forth without finding a solution.
In this sentence, 'wogte' comes from the verb 'wogen' and describes the surging or undulating motion of the discussion.
Die Wogen haben sich nach der hitzigen Debatte wieder geglättet.
The waves have calmed again after the heated debate.
This use of 'Wogen' metaphorically refers to turbulence or emotional waves, which have settled.
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