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Glatteis — meaning in English

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English meaning

sleet noun A wintry mix of rain and snow, or small pellets of ice formed from partly frozen raindrops.

Senses

Glatteis is used for these senses in English:

black ice A smooth, barely visible, and dangerously slippery film of ice, usually over a dark surface, such as rock or pavement.
sleet (rare) A smooth coating of ice formed on ground or other objects by freezing rain.

sleet — full definition

noun A wintry mix of rain and snow, or small pellets of ice formed from partly frozen raindrops.
verb To fall as sleet.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

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