Dunst Meaning in English
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Definition
A mass of fine particles in the air, such as mist, haze, or light fog that makes the air look cloudy. Often used in poetic or older English.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly poetic, literary, or archaic; not common in modern English conversation. Related in meaning to 'mist', 'haze', or 'fog', but 'dunst' carries an old-fashioned or atmospheric feel. Rare in everyday speech.
Spanish: neblina - brumaPortuguese (BR): névoa - névoa levePortuguese (PT): névoa - brumaChinese (Simplified): 薄雾Chinese (Traditional): 薄霧Hindi: हल्का कुहासाArabic: ضباب خفيفBengali: কুয়াশা - ধোঁয়াশাRussian: дымка - туман (поэтическое)Japanese: もや - かすみ (文学的)Vietnamese: màn sương - sương mù nhẹKorean: 안개 - 흐릿함 (문학적)Turkish: pus - ince sis (edebi)Urdu: دھند - کہر (ادبی)Indonesian: kabut tipis - embun (puitis)
Example Sentences
The poem describes the hills lost in dunst.
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After the rain, a dunst hung over the village.
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Through the early morning dunst, the shapes of trees looked ghostly.
natural
As the sun rose, the dunst slowly lifted off the lake.
natural
It's hard to see the path clearly with all this dunst around.
natural
A soft dunst covered the meadow at dawn.
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