Translation of German word "Reif" to English
derReif
Meaning
NounAlternative form of hoar frost.
How to use
Reif ('hoarfrost / frost / ring') is a masculine noun: der Reif (plural: die Reife). Can mean crystalline frost deposits (Raureif) or an archaic word for a hoop/ring (as in Ehering).
🇬🇧 English
hoarfrost
Example
Die Bäume waren mit feinem Reif überzogen.
The trees were covered with fine frost.
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Common phrases
- der morgendliche Reif— the morning frost
- Reif auf dem Gras— frost on the grass
- der erste Reif— the first frost
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What is the definition of the German word "der Reif"?▼
The German word "der Reif" is defined as: "Alternative form of hoar frost."
What does the German word "der Reif" mean?▼
The German word "der Reif" means "hoarfrost" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Reif"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Die Bäume waren mit feinem Reif überzogen." (which translates as "The trees were covered with fine frost.").
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