Uitwaaien
Uitwaaien is an everyday Dutch verb for wind blowing something out or about — including going out into a strong wind to refresh yourself.
Full definition of Uitwaaien →:: COMPARE ::
UitwaaienvsWaaien
The short answer
Not interchangeable. Waaien is what the wind does; uitwaaien adds uit and shifts focus to something being blown outward, clear, or out. The English mistake is assuming uit- means 'go outdoors' — it means 'out' in the sense of out of something, which is why it also covers a candle going out.
Side by side
| Aspect | Uitwaaien | Waaien |
|---|---|---|
| Subject | The thing blown | The wind |
| uit- means | Out of | — |
| Covers candles | Yes | No |
| Senses listed | Four | Two |
What each one means
Waaien
The contrast above sets out how Waaien differs from Uitwaaien on the points that actually matter.