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Harmattan in a sentence

Harmattan meaning

  1. A dry and dusty wind which blows from the Sahara over the Atlantic coast of West Africa in December, January and February, being a hot wind in some areas and a cold wind in others.
  2. A season which spans the period in which the harmattan wind blows.

Synonyms of Harmattan

wind air current current of air

Related words

Other words often associated with Harmattan or its synonyms:

weather exhalation twine influence move jazz expiration lift twist

Using Harmattan

  • The main meaning on this page is: A dry and dusty wind which blows from the Sahara over the Atlantic coast of West Africa in December, January and February, being a hot wind in some areas and a cold wind in others. | A season which spans the period in which the harmattan wind blows.
  • Useful related words include: wind, air current, current of air.
  • In the example corpus, harmattan often appears in combinations such as: the harmattan, harmattan season, harmattan winds.

Context around Harmattan

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 24.5 words
  • Position in the sentence: 9 start, 5 middle, 6 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often after:

season 6× brings 2× due 1× dust 1× school 1× winds 1× expert 1× blows 1×

Sentence patterns with Harmattan

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

called the harmattan blows from 1× during the harmattan 1× during the harmattan season the 1× harmattan dust is 1× harmattan expert advises 1× harmattan winds are 1× in the harmattan with both 1× likely during harmattan because of 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

a dry wind 1× dehydration is more 1× during the harmattan 1× flights tend to 1× harmattan dust is 1× harmattan expert advises 1×

Common sentence endings:

and peeling palms 1× and sinus infections 1× cancelled or delayed 1× during the harmattan 1× get the scoop 1× lesson in cold 1×

Words around Harmattan

Just before it in the word index:

harmar 4 harmanpreet 48 harmannsdorf 3 harmanjot 2 harmandir 2 harman 128

Just after it in the word index:

harmed 428 harmeet 15 harmel 4 harmeling 2 harmening 4 harmer 18

Similar in corpus frequency:

abstention 49 acadiana 49 actuarial 49 admonition 49 aimless 49 akintola 49

Corpus analysis for Harmattan

  • In this selection, "harmattan" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 24.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, season, brings and due stand out and add context to how "harmattan" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include called the harmattan blows from and during the harmattan. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "harmattan" sits close to words such as abstention, acadiana and actuarial, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with harmattan

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Dehydration is more likely during harmattan because of the excessive dryness of the air. (14 words)

Flights tend to get cancelled or rescheduled a lot during harmattan due to intense haze. (15 words)

Harmattan dust is a major trigger for respiratory issues like asthma, bronchitis, and sinus infections. (15 words)

Longer example sentences

The fact that Ekiti State, had to, for financial reason, consolidate its three universities into one without losing any of the three campuses at a point, is a sign that the Harmattan will teach the man that wears knickers lesson in cold. (42 words)

Professor Teye gave the assurance that the UDS would continue to use the Harmattan School to heighten discussions on topical issues confronting the growth and development of the country as part of their effort to contribute to the welfare of citizens. (41 words)

A dry wind from the Sahara called the Harmattan blows from December to March, during which grass dries up, the vegetation turns reddish brown, and a veil of fine dust hangs over the country, causing the skies to be overcast. (40 words)

Example sentences (20)

According to him, the fire service will extend its outreach to motor parks, schools and other public places to sensitise the people on fire preventive measures, including during the harmattan.

During the harmattan season, the sun shines at its best as there is no cloud to cover the sun, therefore, it can be blinding to walk under it.

Flights tend to get cancelled or rescheduled a lot during harmattan due to intense haze.

Nevertheless, there are tips to help you get through the harsh weather that the harmattan brings.

The Police Command in Osun, on Monday charged residents to take precautions against fire disasters as the state continued to record fire outbreaks due to the harmattan.

Harmattan dust is a major trigger for respiratory issues like asthma, bronchitis, and sinus infections.

The peak of harmattan is usually in December and January when the dry, dusty winds from the Sahara Desert are at their strongest, leading to cooler temperatures, low humidity, and poor air quality.

Veteran actor Chiwetalu Agu has laughed at single ladies and guys who do not have partners yet as Nigeria's harmattan season is approaching.

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He advised motorists to maintain their vehicles, avoid speed and night travel if possible, especially now that the harmattan season is here, with poor visibility everywhere.

Professor Teye gave the assurance that the UDS would continue to use the Harmattan School to heighten discussions on topical issues confronting the growth and development of the country as part of their effort to contribute to the welfare of citizens.

Since the commencement of the harmattan season which is expected to last till around March-April, many flights have been either cancelled or delayed.

The early morning hours of Thursday, January 02 have recorded the coldest temperature that will occur in Kano metropolis throughout this harmattan season.

The fact that Ekiti State, had to, for financial reason, consolidate its three universities into one without losing any of the three campuses at a point, is a sign that the Harmattan will teach the man that wears knickers lesson in cold.

The harmattan season in Nigeria – and West Africa – usually commences from November up until March of the next year.

Dehydration is more likely during harmattan because of the excessive dryness of the air.

Harmattan winds are the major cause of droughts there from the month of January to the mouth of March.

Her story quickly spread like wild fire in the harmattan, with both local and international media, rushing to get the scoop.

The harmattan brings with it a lot of skin problems like cracked lips and peeling palms.

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A dry wind from the Sahara called the Harmattan blows from December to March, during which grass dries up, the vegetation turns reddish brown, and a veil of fine dust hangs over the country, causing the skies to be overcast.

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Common combinations with harmattan

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "harmattan" in a sentence?
An example: "According to him, the fire service will extend its outreach to motor parks, schools and other public places to sensitise the people on fire preventive measures, including during the harmattan." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "harmattan" from authentic English texts.
What does "harmattan" mean?
Harmattan means: A dry and dusty wind which blows from the Sahara over the Atlantic coast of West Africa in December, January and February, being a hot wind in some areas and a cold wind in others.
What are synonyms of "harmattan"?
Common synonyms of "harmattan" include: wind, air current, current of air.
How many example sentences with "harmattan" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "harmattan", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.