north wind
definitions
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A wind that originates from the northern direction.de: Wind aus Norden
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A cold, biting wind typically associated with winter weather in the northern hemisphere.de: Kalter Winterwind
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A personification of the cold northerly wind, often depicted as a deity or spirit in folklore.de: Personifizierter Nordwind
examples
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The ship adjusted its sails to catch the north wind.
Das Schiff stellte seine Segel ein, um den Nordwind zu nutzen.
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The north wind blew fiercely through the cracks in the old house.
Der Nordwind wehte heftig durch die Ritzen des alten Hauses.
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In the fable, the north wind challenged the sun.
In der Fabel forderte der Nordwind die Sonne heraus.