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Luftfeuchtigkeit

humidity; atmospheric moisture content

noun luft-FOY-tikh-kait Rare
Animals & Nature Weather

Usage Note

Luftfeuchtigkeit is measured as relative Luftfeuchtigkeit (relative humidity, in percent). High values make heat feel more oppressive; low values in winter heating periods can irritate mucous membranes. Weather apps and forecasts routinely display it.

Examples

"Bei einer Luftfeuchtigkeit von 90 % fühlt sich die Hitze kaum noch erträglich an."

Natural Translation

At a humidity of 90%, the heat feels almost unbearable.

Literal Translation

At a humidity of 90%, the heat feels hardly bearable anymore.

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