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noun

der Schnee, null

snow

Gefrorenes Wasser, das in kleinen weißen Flocken vom Himmel fällt und den Boden bedeckt.

The German word "Schnee" is a noun meaning "snow".

  • It is a standalone noun, not a compound.
  • Refers to frozen precipitation in the form of white flakes.

Similar words:

  • Eis (ice)
  • Frost (frost)
  • Schneefall (snowfall)

Differences:

  • "Schnee" refers to the snowfall or snow accumulation itself.
  • "Eis" refers to frozen water, usually solid ice layer.
  • "Frost" describes cold temperature conditions leading to ice formation, not the snow itself.
  • "Schneefall" emphasizes the act/process of snow falling, not just the result.

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Examples

Der Schnee liegt auf den Bergen.noun

The snow is lying on the mountains.

Weißer Schnee bedeckt die Straßen im Winter.noun

White snow covers the streets in winter.

Im Winter fällt oft Schnee.noun

In winter, snow often falls.

Weißer Schnee bedeckt die Stadt.noun

White snow covers the city.

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