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fog

туман

Meaning of fog

thick low cloud

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EN-UK/ˈfɒɡ/
EN-US/ˈfɑg/
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fog with Russian translation

fog usage examples

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

Flights were delayed because of heavy fog.

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

The car's headlights cut through the thick fog.

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fog belongs to the topic "Types of Weather". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

fogNebel
seasons of the yearJahreszeiten
springFrühling
winterWinter
longlang
endenden
temperatureTemperatur

fog synonyms

Related words worth learning together

mist
lighter than fog; very fine droplets causing slight to moderate visibility reduction
fogbank
a dense, often localized mass or wall of fog; implies thickness and extent
haze
thin, often dry-appearing reduction in clarity; can be caused by dust, smoke or humidity
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🇬🇧en

lighter than fog; very fine droplets causing slight to moderate visibility reduction

B1Very Often

A light mist rose from the lake at dawn.

F
🇬🇧en
fogbank

a dense, often localized mass or wall of fog; implies thickness and extent

B2Rarely

A fogbank rolled in from the sea and cut visibility dramatically.

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haze

thin, often dry-appearing reduction in clarity; can be caused by dust, smoke or humidity

B2Often

A summer haze hung over the city streets.

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fog meaning: what does it mean?

thick low cloud

fog pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

fog is pronounced as /ˈfɒɡ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

fog definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Flights were delayed because of heavy fog. Translation: Рейсы задержали из‑за сильного тумана.

Is fog part of Types of Weather vocabulary?

Yes, fog (туман) can be learned in the Types of Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is fog part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, fog (туман) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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