Translation of German word "Schnee" to English
derSchnee
/ʃnɛ/
Meaning
NounThe partly frozen, crystalline state of water that falls from the atmosphere as precipitation in flakes; also, the falling of such flakes; and the accumulation of them on the ground or on objects as a white layer. An instance of the falling of snow (etymology 1, noun sense 1); a snowfall; also, a snowstorm.
How to use
Schnee ('snow') is masculine: der Schnee (usually singular). Schneemann — Snowman. Schneeballschlacht — Snowball fight.
🇬🇧 English
snow
Example
Der Schnee ist weich.
The snow is soft.
Ich gehe im Schnee.
I'm walking in the snow.
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Common phrases
- Schneemann— snowman
- Schneeflocke— snowflake
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What is the definition of the German word "der Schnee"?▼
The German word "der Schnee" is defined as: "The partly frozen, crystalline state of water that falls from the atmosphere as precipitation in flakes; also, the falling of such flakes; and the accumulation of them on the ground or on objects as a white layer. An instance of the falling of snow (etymology 1, noun sense 1); a snowfall; also, a snowstorm."
What does the German word "der Schnee" mean?▼
The German word "der Schnee" means "snow" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Schnee"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Der Schnee ist weich." (which translates as "The snow is soft.").
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