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hail in German

hail in German is Hagel, Graupel, hageln — hail means small, hard balls of ice that fall from the sky during a storm.

hail in German

Hagel
noun
Graupel
noun
hageln
verb
(impersonal) To have hailstones fall from the sky.
graupeln
verb
(impersonal) To have hailstones fall from the sky.
grüßen
verb
(transitive) To greet; give salutation to; salute.
grüßen
verb
(transitive) To name; to designate; to call.
feiern als
verb
(transitive) To name; to designate; to call.
hageln
verb
To pour down in rapid succession.
rufen
verb
(transitive) To call out loudly in order to gain the attention of.

What does "hail" mean?

  1. noun Small, hard balls of ice that fall from the sky during a storm.
    "The hail dented the roof of every car parked outside."
  2. noun A large number of things arriving quickly and forcefully, one after another.
    "The politician faced a hail of criticism after the interview."
  3. verb To greet someone or call out to get their attention, often to praise or welcome them.
    "Fans hailed the goalkeeper as a hero after the final save."
  4. verb To come from a particular place originally.
    "She hails from a small fishing town in Scotland."

hail in a sentence

  • The hail dented the roof of every car parked outside.
  • They ran for cover when the hail started hammering the windshield.
  • The politician faced a hail of criticism after the interview.
  • A hail of arrows flew over the castle wall.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "hail" in German?

"hail" in German is Hagel, Graupel, hageln. hail means: Small, hard balls of ice that fall from the sky during a storm.

How do you use "hail" in a sentence?

Example: "The hail dented the roof of every car parked outside." In German, "hail" is Hagel, Graupel, hageln.

Are there other ways to say "hail" in German?

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "hail": Hagel, Graupel, hageln, graupeln, grüßen, feiern als.

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