Usage Note
Böe (also written Bö) refers to a sudden, brief intensification of wind speed above the background wind, typically lasting seconds to a minute. German weather forecasts routinely report Windböen (wind gusts) with their expected maximum speed in km/h. Sturmböen (storm gusts) and Orkanböen (hurricane-force gusts) are stronger categories.
Examples
"Eine heftige Böe riss den Regenschirm aus seiner Hand und trug ihn davon."
Natural Translation
A powerful gust tore the umbrella from his hand and carried it away.
Literal Translation
A powerful gust tore the umbrella out of his hand and carried it away.
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