Fog up Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɑɡ/, /ˈfɔɡ/ /ˈəp
FAHG-up or FAWG-up
fˈɒɡ/ /ˈʌp
FOG-up
Definition
To become covered with tiny water drops that make something (like glass or lenses) hard to see through.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for glass, mirrors, or lenses when moisture condenses on them and makes them blurry. Common with 'windows', 'glasses', or 'mirror'. Informal and often about weather or temperature changes.
Spanish: empañarse - nublarse (cristal)Portuguese (BR): embaçar - ficar embaçadoPortuguese (PT): embaciar - ficar embaciadoChinese (Simplified): 起雾 - 变得模糊（玻璃）Chinese (Traditional): 起霧 - 變得模糊（玻璃）Hindi: धुंधला हो जाना (शीशा)Arabic: يتكثف عليه الضباب - يصبح معتماً (زجاج)Bengali: কুয়াশাচ্ছন্ন হয়ে যাওয়া - ঝাপসা হয়ে যাওয়াRussian: запотеватьJapanese: 曇るVietnamese: bị mờ hơi nước - bị mờ (vì hơi nước)Korean: 김이 서리다Turkish: buharlaşmak - buğulanmakUrdu: دھندلا جانا - بخارات سے بھر جاناIndonesian: berembun
Example Sentences
My glasses fog up when I wear a mask.
basic
The bathroom mirror always fogs up after a hot shower.
basic
Car windows can fog up in the winter.
basic
It’s hard to see outside when the bus windows fog up.
natural
My camera lens started to fog up in the humid forest.
natural
If your windshield fogs up while driving, turn on the defroster.
natural