Schnee
snow
The German word for snow is 'Schnee'. It is used in the same way as in English, to describe the white, fluffy precipitation that falls from the sky in cold weather. For example, 'Es schneit' means 'It is snowing'.
Example sentences using: Schnee
Der Schnee ist sehr kalt.
The snow is very cold.
This is a simple sentence expressing a universally acknowledged truth about snow, making it a good example for beginners. It shows an adjective used with 'sein' (to be), which is among the basic structures of the German language.
Vorsicht, es gibt Schnee auf der Straße.
Be careful, there is snow on the road.
This sentence is a cautionary statement, implying that driving conditions might be hazardous due to snow on the road. It introduces the German phrase for 'there is' or 'there are', which is a common way to express the existence or presence of something.
Ich liebe es, im Schnee zu laufen.
I love to walk in the snow.
This sentence reflects an affection for a specific activity in a specific weather condition. 'Lieben' (to love) is a common verb, and the infinitive verb phrase 'im Schnee zu laufen' (to walk in the snow) demonstrates the use of prepositions ('in') with the dative case ('dem Schnee').