Bedeutung
Describes weather conditions where the sky is full of clouds.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In the UK, 'It's cloudy' is the most common weather report. It is often used as a neutral opening to any conversation with a stranger. In cities like Seattle, 'cloudy' is the default state for many months. Locals often don't even use umbrellas for light rain that comes with the clouds. Cloudy days are often seen as a relief from the intense sun and heat, especially in the summer. The 'cloud' emoji ☁️ is universally understood on social media to represent this phrase, often used to set a 'mood' or 'vibe.'
The 'It' Rule
Always start weather sentences with 'It is' or 'It's'. It's the most important rule for sounding natural.
Cloud vs Cloudy
Don't say 'It is cloud.' Use the adjective 'cloudy' to describe the day.
Bedeutung
Describes weather conditions where the sky is full of clouds.
The 'It' Rule
Always start weather sentences with 'It is' or 'It's'. It's the most important rule for sounding natural.
Cloud vs Cloudy
Don't say 'It is cloud.' Use the adjective 'cloudy' to describe the day.
Add Intensity
Use 'really' or 'very' to sound more like a native speaker: 'It's really cloudy today!'
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to describe the weather.
It ___ cloudy today.
We use the verb 'to be' (is) with weather adjectives.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the natural English sentence:
English requires the subject 'It' and the verb 'is' (contracted to 's).
Match the weather word to its meaning.
Match the following:
Cloudy specifically refers to the presence of clouds.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Should I take my sunglasses? B: No, ________.
You don't need sunglasses if the clouds are covering the sun.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Weather Adjectives
Sky State
- • Cloudy
- • Sunny
- • Clear
- • Overcast
Cloudy vs. Overcast
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenIt ___ cloudy today.
We use the verb 'to be' (is) with weather adjectives.
Choose the natural English sentence:
English requires the subject 'It' and the verb 'is' (contracted to 's).
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
Cloudy specifically refers to the presence of clouds.
A: Should I take my sunglasses? B: No, ________.
You don't need sunglasses if the clouds are covering the sun.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, that is perfectly correct and very common.
Cloudy can mean some clouds, but overcast means the whole sky is covered.
Not necessarily! It depends on the person. Some people love cloudy days.
You can ask, 'Is it cloudy outside?'
Yes, if a drink like apple juice isn't clear, you can call it cloudy.
It is 'It's cloudy.' You could say 'There are clouds,' but 'It's cloudy' is more common.
Usually yes, but not always. Sometimes it stays cloudy all day without rain.
It means the sky has both clouds and blue patches of sun.
Yes, that is a very natural way to say it.
It's a grammar rule in English called a 'dummy subject.' Every sentence needs a subject!
Verwandte Redewendungen
Overcast
similarCompletely covered with clouds.
Partly cloudy
specialized formSome clouds and some sun.
Gloomy
similarDark and cloudy in a sad way.
Silver lining
builds onA good part of a bad situation.
Foggy
similarClouds that are on the ground.
