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snow in German

snow in German is Schnee, Schneefall, Schnau — snow means soft white flakes of frozen water that fall from the sky in cold weather.

snow in German

Schnee
noun
(uncountable) 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.
Schneefall
noun
(uncountable) 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.
Schnau
noun
(nautical, historical) A square-rigged sailing vessel similar to a brig formerly used as a warship, with a foremast, a mainmast, and a trysail mast immediately abaft (behind) the mainmast.
Schnee
noun
(originally, US, slang) Cocaine; also (less frequently) , heroin or morphine.
Schnee
noun
(figurative) The moving pattern of random dots seen on a radar or television screen, etc., when no transmission signal is being received or when there is interference.
Grieß
noun
(figurative) The moving pattern of random dots seen on a radar or television screen, etc., when no transmission signal is being received or when there is interference.
schneeweiß
noun
The white color of snow.
schneien
verb
(intransitive, impersonal) Preceded by the dummy subject it: to have snow (noun sense 1) fall from the atmosphere.
Schnee
verb
(intransitive, impersonal) Preceded by the dummy subject it: to have snow (noun sense 1) fall from the atmosphere.

What does "snow" mean?

  1. noun Soft white flakes of frozen water that fall from the sky in cold weather.
    "The kids ran outside to play in the fresh snow."
  2. verb Used with "it" to describe snow falling from the sky.
    "It snowed heavily all through the night."
  3. verb To trick or mislead someone with flattery or confusing talk.
    "Don't let that salesman snow you into signing anything."
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snow in a sentence

  • The kids ran outside to play in the fresh snow.
  • Six inches of snow fell overnight, closing the schools.
  • It snowed heavily all through the night.
  • Don't let that salesman snow you into signing anything.

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What is "snow" in German?

"snow" in German is Schnee, Schneefall, Schnau. snow means: Soft white flakes of frozen water that fall from the sky in cold weather.

How do you use "snow" in a sentence?

Example: "The kids ran outside to play in the fresh snow." In German, "snow" is Schnee, Schneefall, Schnau.

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

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "snow": Schnee, Schneefall, Schnau, Grieß, schneeweiß, schneien.

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