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German Phrase

Ja, starker Wind ist angesagt.

/jaː ˈʃtaːkɐ ˈvɪnt ɪst ˈʔaŋɡəzaːkt/
Meaning"Yes, strong wind is expected."
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Meaning

The speaker confirms that strong wind is expected. It is a typical way to relay a weather forecast or a warning about upcoming windy conditions.

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When to use

Use this sentence when talking about the weather forecast, planning outdoor activities, or confirming a weather warning that strong wind is coming.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Ja,starkerWindistangesagt.

1

Ja (affirmation)

Used to confirm or agree with a preceding statement, similar to 'yes' in English.

2

starker (strong adjective)

Adjective in strong (uninflected) declension, masculine nominative singular to match 'Wind'.

3

Wind (noun)

Masculine noun; in the nominative case here because it is the subject of the sentence.

4

ist (sein)

Present tense of the verb 'to be', linking the subject with the predicate adjective.

5

angesagt (past participle used as adjective)

Literally 'announced', in this context it means 'forecasted' or 'expected' when describing weather.

🗨In Conversation

A

Wie wird das Wetter morgen?

How will the weather be tomorrow?

Ja, starker Wind ist angesagt.

Yes, strong wind is expected.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Ja, starker Wind ist angetagt.

    The correct participle is 'angesagt' (forecasted). 'Angetagt' does not exist.

  • Ja, starke Wind ist angesagt.

    Because 'Wind' is masculine nominative, the adjective must be 'starker', not 'starke'.

  • Ja, starker Wind ist angekündigt.

    While 'ankündigt' is not wrong, it changes the nuance; 'ankündigt' sounds more like a formal announcement, whereas 'angesagt' is the idiomatic term for weather forecasts.

↔Alternatives

  • Ja, es wird starker Wind geben.

    Yes, there will be strong wind.

  • Ja, starker Wind steht bevor.

    Yes, strong wind is about to come.

  • Ja, starker Wind ist vorhergesagt.

    Yes, strong wind is forecasted.

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Cultural Tip

In German‑speaking countries weather forecasts are taken seriously, especially for outdoor events. The word 'angesagt' is common in news bulletins and radio reports when describing upcoming conditions. Note that 'Ja' can be used not only as a simple 'yes' but also to acknowledge that you have heard the information.