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Translation of Romanian word "zăpadă" to English

zăpadă

/zəˈpa.də/

Meaning

Noun

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.

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How to use

Zăpada poate fi periculoasă în condiții de viscol. Common vocabulary item used in everyday spoken and written Romanian across formal and informal registers.

🇬🇧 English

snow

Example

Zăpada a început să cadă.

The snow started falling.

Văd zăpadă.

I see snow.

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Synonyms

snow (poetic/traditional)snow (traditional)

Common phrases

  • om de zăpadă— snowman
  • fulg de zăpadă— snowflake
  • ninsoare cu zăpadă— snowfall

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Frequency rank: #132 in Romanian

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Romanian word "zăpadă" mean?▼

The Romanian word "zăpadă" means "snow" in English.

How do you pronounce the Romanian word "zăpadă"?▼

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Can I see an example sentence with "zăpadă"?▼

Yes, here is a practical example: "Zăpada a început să cadă." (which translates as "The snow started falling.").

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