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noun

der Tautropfen, –

dewdrop

Kleine Wasserperle, die am Morgen auf Gras, Blättern oder Blumen liegt.

Definition & meaning

A Tautropfen is a single drop of dew. It refers to the small beads of water that form on surfaces (such as grass, leaves, or spiderwebs) during the night or early morning due to condensation when the air cools down.

Grammar & Word origin

The word is a masculine compound noun consisting of two parts:

  1. Tau: meaning "dew".
  2. Tropfen: meaning "drop".

Grammatically, it follows the declension of the noun "Tropfen". The plural form is also "Tautropfen".

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • Betauung (referring to the process of becoming covered in dew)
  • Wassertropfen (a more general term for any water drop)

Antonyms:

  • There are no direct antonyms for this word, as it describes a specific natural phenomenon. One could contextually contrast it with Dürre (drought), which implies a lack of moisture.

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Examples

Ein Tautropfen glitzert auf dem grünen Blatt.noun

A dewdrop glistens on the green leaf.

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